How To Fix VR488 - Selection carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Selection carried out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR488 - Selection carried out ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR488 - Selection carried out
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The message VR488 - Selection carried out typically appears in SAP when a selection or processing step has already been performed for the given parameters or data set. This means that the system recognizes that the requested selection or action has already been executed, and therefore, it prevents duplicate processing or redundant selection.
  This message is often encountered in modules related to Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV), Material Management (MM), or other areas where selection screens or batch jobs are used to process data sets.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The selection criteria you entered have already been processed in a previous run.
  The system stores the selection parameters and detects a repeat selection.
  A background job or batch input session has already processed the data.
  The user is trying to re-execute a selection that is locked or flagged as completed.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Previous Runs:
  
  Verify if the selection or processing has already been done for the same parameters. You can check logs, batch job history, or processing status to confirm.
  
  
  Change Selection Criteria:
  
  Modify the selection parameters (e.g., date range, document numbers, vendor, etc.) to select a different data set that has not been processed yet.
  
  
  Reset or Delete Previous Selection:
  
  If applicable, reset the selection status or delete the previous selection record to allow re-processing. This might require authorization and should be done carefully to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If unsure, consult with the SAP functional consultant or basis team to understand if the selection is locked due to business rules or system settings.
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Sometimes, SAP provides notes or patches if this message appears due to a known issue. Search SAP Support Portal for message VR488 and your module for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  This message can appear in transactions related to invoice verification (e.g., MIRO), batch input sessions, or report executions.
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Mostly seen in MM (Materials Management), FI (Financial Accounting), and Logistics Invoice Verification.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  VR (related to Logistics Invoice Verification)
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for message VR488 for module-specific guidance.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the message appears, I can help with more precise troubleshooting steps.