How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST016 - No selection criteria found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No selection criteria found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST016 - No selection criteria found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST016 No selection criteria found
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a report, transaction, or program that requires selection criteria to filter data is executed without any selection criteria being entered. In other words, the system expects the user to specify at least one filter or parameter to limit the data scope, but none was provided.
  For example, in article or material list reports (often related to retail or merchandising modules), the system needs some criteria such as article number, date range, or category to generate a meaningful list. If the user leaves all selection fields blank and tries to run the report, this error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter at least one selection criterion: Before executing the report or transaction, provide at least one valid filter or parameter in the selection screen. This could be:
  
  Article number or range
  Date or period
  Material group or category
  Any other relevant field depending on the report
  
  
  
  Check default values: Sometimes, the selection screen might be customized or enhanced. Ensure that default values or mandatory fields are properly set.
  
  
  Review user input: If the selection screen is called from a custom program or variant, verify that the variant or input parameters are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Consult documentation: If unsure which fields are mandatory, check the documentation or help for the specific report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is typically informational but prevents the report from running without filters to avoid performance issues or meaningless output.
  The message class WRF_ARTICLELIST suggests it is related to article or material listing functions, often in Retail (IS-Retail) or Logistics modules.
  If this error appears in a custom program, check the code logic that validates selection criteria.
  In some cases, the message can be suppressed or handled differently by modifying the program or enhancing the selection screen, but this should be done carefully to avoid performance degradation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WRF_ARTICLELIST016 No selection criteria found
  
  
  Cause
  No selection criteria entered on selection screen
  
  
  Solution
  Enter at least one valid selection criterion before execution
  
  
  Module
  Often Retail (IS-Retail), Logistics, or custom reports
  
  
  Notes
  Prevents running reports without filters to avoid large data sets
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or program name, I can help with more specific instructions.