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


WFRE_CON218 - Overview

  • 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

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