How To Fix WE038 - Enter selection conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Enter selection conditions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE038 - Enter selection conditions ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE038 - Enter selection conditions
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE038 appears when you try to execute the transaction WE38 (which is used to display or maintain IDoc message types and their associated processing) without specifying any selection criteria. The system requires at least one selection condition (such as message type, IDoc type, or other filters) to limit the data retrieval. Without these conditions, the system cannot determine which IDocs or message types to display or process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WE038 - Enter selection conditions, you need to:
  
  
  Enter at least one selection criterion on the initial screen of transaction WE38.
  
  For example:
  
  Message Type (e.g., ORDERS, INVOIC)  
  IDoc Type  
  Date range  
  Status  
  Partner number  
  
  
  
  After entering the selection conditions, execute the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction WE38 is primarily used for displaying or maintaining IDoc message types and their processing routines.
  The selection screen is designed to help you filter the data to avoid performance issues and to focus on relevant IDocs.
  If you are unsure which selection criteria to use, consult your functional or technical team to understand which message types or IDoc types are relevant for your scenario.
  This message is a standard prompt to ensure efficient data handling and avoid unnecessary system load.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WE038 - Enter selection conditions means you must provide at least one filter or selection parameter before executing the transaction. Simply fill in the required fields on the selection screen and proceed.