How To Fix VR487 - No selection carried out for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 487

• Message text: No selection carried out for & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR487 - No selection carried out for & & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR487 - No selection carried out for & &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message VR487 typically occurs in SAP when a selection or input is expected but none has been made. The placeholders & & in the message usually represent specific fields or parameters for which the selection was expected but missing.
  In the context of SAP, this error often appears during processes involving selection screens, reports, or transactions where the system requires the user to select or specify certain values (e.g., material numbers, vendor codes, date ranges, etc.) before proceeding.
  Common causes include:
  
  User did not select any values in a mandatory selection field.
  The selection criteria are empty or incomplete.
  A program or report expects at least one selection but none was provided.
  Custom code or user exits/enhancements that enforce mandatory selections but the user skipped them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Selection Screen:
  
  Ensure that you have made the required selections or inputs in the selection screen fields.
  Mandatory fields must not be left blank.
  
  
  
  Review the Message Details:
  
  The placeholders & & will be replaced by the actual field names or parameters in the real message. Identify which fields are missing selections.
  
  
  
  Provide Valid Input:
  
  Enter valid values or select the required options before executing the transaction or report.
  
  
  
  If Using Custom Programs:
  
  Check the code or logic that triggers this message.
  Ensure that the selection screen validations are correctly implemented.
  Modify the program to handle cases where no selection is made, or provide default values if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this message is linked to specific modules or transactions. Check SAP Notes or module-specific documentation for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: VR (often related to Logistics Invoice Verification or Materials Management)
  Transaction Context: Common in MM (Materials Management) or FI (Financial Accounting) related transactions where selection criteria are mandatory.
  SAP Notes: Search for message VR487 in SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Debugging: If you have access, debug the program to see where the selection check is performed and why it fails.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No selection/input made in mandatory fields.
  Solution: Provide the required selection/input before proceeding.
  Additional: Check the exact fields indicated by the message placeholders and ensure compliance with the selection requirements.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.