How To Fix W5007 - Please choose at least one option ("open" or "closed")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Please choose at least one option ("open" or "closed")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5007 - Please choose at least one option ("open" or "closed") ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5007 – Please choose at least one option ("open" or "closed")
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a user is required to select at least one of the options "open" or "closed" in a selection screen or a dialog box, but neither option has been selected. Typically, this happens in reports, transaction selection screens, or custom programs where the system expects the user to specify whether to include open items, closed items, or both in the processing or display.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system needs to know which data subset to process or display.
  "Open" usually refers to items that are not yet cleared, settled, or completed.
  "Closed" refers to items that have been cleared, settled, or completed.
  If neither option is selected, the system cannot determine which data to work with, hence the warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  On the selection screen or dialog where the message appears, select at least one of the options:  
  
  Open  
  Closed  
  
  
  You can select both if you want to include all items.
  After making the selection, proceed with the transaction or report execution.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), so it may allow you to continue after acknowledging it, but it is best practice to correct the selection.
  If this message appears in a custom program, the selection screen logic should enforce the selection of at least one option before allowing the user to continue.
  In some cases, the options might be checkboxes or radio buttons labeled "Open" and "Closed."
  If you are unsure which option to select, consult your business process or functional consultant to understand which data subset is relevant for your task.
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  In a report to display customer open and closed invoices, the selection screen might have two checkboxes:
  
  [ ] Open  
  [ ] Closed  
  
  If you leave both unchecked and execute the report, SAP will issue message W5007 asking you to select at least one.
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or program where this message appears, please provide the transaction code or program name for more tailored guidance.