How To Fix VR481 - Please enter a value in the selection type field

VR481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Please enter a value in the selection type field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR481 - Please enter a value in the selection type field ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VR481:
  
  SAP Error Message VR481
  Message Text:
  Please enter a value in the selection type field
  
  Cause
  The error VR481 occurs when a required field called "Selection Type" (or similar) is left empty during a transaction or report execution in SAP, particularly in modules related to Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV) or Vendor Invoice Processing.
  This field is mandatory because the system needs to know the type of selection or criteria you want to use for processing or reporting. Without this input, the system cannot proceed.
  
  Where it typically occurs
  
  In Invoice Verification transactions (e.g., MIRO, MRBR, or related reports).
  When running certain reports or selection screens that require you to specify the selection type (e.g., by vendor, by invoice, by purchase order).
  Custom or standard selection screens where the "Selection Type" field is mandatory.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Enter a value in the "Selection Type" field:
  On the selection screen or input screen where the error appears,