How To Fix WFRE_CON218 - No manual settings/restrictions for selection! No data selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFRE_CON - Messages for SAP R/3 to SAP F&R Connection

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No manual settings/restrictions for selection! No data selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFRE_CON218 - No manual settings/restrictions for selection! No data selected ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFRE_CON218 No manual settings/restrictions for selection! No data selected
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or related selection/reporting tools where a selection or filter criteria is expected but none has been provided or found.
  
  Cause
  
  The error WFRE_CON218 indicates that the system expected some manual settings or restrictions (selection criteria) to be provided for a particular selection or report.
  However, no such manual settings or restrictions were found or entered.
  As a result, the system cannot proceed because it has no data to select or process.
  This often happens in workflow reports, workflow container selections, or when running workflow-related queries where the selection screen requires at least one restriction to avoid processing the entire dataset.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When running workflow reports or tools that require user input for filtering data.
  When executing workflow container queries or workflow log selections without specifying any selection criteria.
  When a program or report expects manual input for selection but none is provided.
  Sometimes it can occur if the selection screen is bypassed or if default values are missing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Provide Selection Criteria:
  
  When prompted, enter at least one manual setting or restriction on the selection screen.
  For example, specify workflow IDs, object types, date ranges, user IDs, or other relevant filters.
  This ensures the system has a defined subset of data to process.
  
  
  
  Check Default Values:
  
  If the selection screen is supposed to have default values, verify that these defaults are correctly maintained.
  Sometimes customizing or user-specific defaults might be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  
  
  Review the Program or Report Logic:
  
  If you are a developer or consultant, check the code or configuration to ensure that the selection screen enforces mandatory fields or provides default restrictions.
  Add validation to prevent running the report without any selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Workflow Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs in workflow context, check the workflow container and selection parameters.
  Make sure that the workflow steps or reports are configured to require and accept proper selection restrictions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFRE_CON218 for any known issues or patches.
  Sometimes this error can be related to specific SAP versions or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WFRE_CON (Workflow Runtime - Container)
  Typical Context: Workflow container queries, workflow log reports, workflow selection screens.
  SAP Transaction Codes: SWI1 (Workflow Log), SWI5 (Work Item Selection), SWIA (Workflow Administration), or custom workflow reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing WFRE_CON218.
  User Documentation: Workflow user guides often mention the need for selection criteria to avoid processing large datasets.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WFRE_CON218 No manual settings/restrictions for selection! No data selected
  
  
  Cause
  No manual selection criteria or restrictions provided; system cannot select any data.
  
  
  Solution
  Enter at least one manual selection/restriction on the selection screen before execution.
  
  
  Context
  Workflow reports, workflow container queries, workflow log selections.
  
  
  Additional
  Check defaults, program logic, and SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more details about the transaction or report where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.