How To Fix VR491 - Choose one selection criterion only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Choose one selection criterion only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR491 - Choose one selection criterion only ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR491 - Choose one selection criterion only
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to execute a transaction or report in SAP where multiple selection criteria are entered simultaneously, but the program expects only one selection criterion to be used at a time. The system enforces this to avoid ambiguous or conflicting input parameters.
  For example, in certain SAP transactions related to vendor or invoice selection, you might be asked to select either by vendor number or by invoice number, but not both at the same time.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the selection screen and ensure that only one selection criterion is filled in.
  Clear all other selection fields except the one you want to use.
  If you need to use multiple criteria, check if the transaction or report supports it or if you need to run it multiple times with different criteria.
  If you believe multiple criteria should be allowed, verify the transaction documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to check if a different transaction or report is more appropriate.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in MM (Materials Management) and FI (Financial Accounting) modules, especially in invoice verification, vendor evaluation, or payment runs.
  The message helps maintain data consistency and prevents processing errors due to conflicting input.
  If you encounter this message in a custom program, the ABAP developer might have implemented a check to enforce this rule.
  To find more details, you can look up the message class VR in transaction SE91.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  VR491 is triggered when more than one selection criterion is entered where only one is allowed. The fix is to enter only one selection criterion before executing the transaction or report.