How To Fix WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT008 - Mandatory parameter &1 is blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT - Dynamic Selection

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Mandatory parameter &1 is blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT008 - Mandatory parameter &1 is blank ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT008 Mandatory parameter &1 is blank
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a mandatory parameter required for a dynamic selection or a report variant is not provided (i.e., it is left blank). The system expects a value for this parameter to execute the selection or report correctly, but it finds it empty.
  In SAP, dynamic selections or variants often require certain key fields to be filled in to filter data properly. If these mandatory fields are missing, the system cannot proceed and throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Parameter:
  
  The error message will replace &1 with the name of the mandatory parameter that is missing. Check the message details or the selection screen to identify which parameter is blank.
  
  
  Provide the Mandatory Parameter:
  
  Enter a valid value for the mandatory parameter on the selection screen or in the variant.
  
  
  Check Variant or Selection Screen:  
  
  If you are using a variant, verify that the variant has all mandatory fields filled.
  If the selection screen is custom or enhanced, check the code or configuration to ensure mandatory parameters are correctly handled.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if necessary):
  
  If the parameter is supposed to be filled automatically or by a program, debug the program to check why the parameter is blank.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is typically encountered in reports or transactions that use dynamic selections or variants.
  The message class is usually WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT.
  Ensure that all required fields marked as mandatory in the selection screen or variant are filled.
  If this error occurs after a system upgrade or transport, verify that the selection screen or variant definitions have not been altered or corrupted.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRF_DYNAMIC_SELECT008 Mandatory parameter &1 is blank
  
  
  Cause
  A mandatory parameter required for selection is empty.
  
  
  Solution
  Fill in the mandatory parameter on the selection screen or variant.
  
  
  Additional
  Check variants, selection screen settings, and debug if auto-filling fails.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact parameter name or context (transaction/report), I can help with more specific guidance.