How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST068 - No selection criteria found - please maintain them

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 068

• Message text: No selection criteria found - please maintain them

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST068 - No selection criteria found - please maintain them ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST068 No selection criteria found - please maintain them
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to execute a report, transaction, or function module related to article or material lists (often in Retail or Merchandise Management modules) without specifying any selection criteria. The system requires at least one selection criterion to filter the data; otherwise, it cannot process the request because it would potentially return an unmanageably large dataset.
  In other words, the system expects you to enter some parameters (like article number, article group, date range, etc.) to narrow down the list of articles to be processed or displayed. If no such criteria are maintained, the system throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Selection Criteria:
  
  Before executing the report or transaction, enter at least one valid selection criterion in the selection screen. This could be:
  
  Article number or range of article numbers
  Article group or category
  Date range (e.g., validity dates)
  Other relevant filters depending on the specific report or transaction
  
  
  
  Check Default Values:
  
  Sometimes, the selection screen might have default values or saved variants. Make sure these are properly maintained and not empty.
  
  
  Use Variants:
  
  If you frequently run the report with the same criteria, save a variant with the required selection parameters to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the specific report or transaction documentation to understand which selection criteria are mandatory or recommended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in Retail and Merchandise Management modules (e.g., SAP IS-Retail).
  The message class WRF_ARTICLELIST is typically related to article list processing.
  If you are a developer or consultant, check the program or function module code to see where the selection criteria are checked and ensure the UI or input screen enforces mandatory fields.
  If the error occurs in a custom program, consider adding validation logic to prompt users to enter selection criteria before processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRF_ARTICLELIST068 means no selection criteria were entered for an article list report or transaction. To fix it, enter at least one valid selection criterion before running the report. This ensures the system can process a manageable subset of data.