How To Fix WS340 - Make a selection (recompilation of documents, database or archive)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Make a selection (recompilation of documents, database or archive)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS340 - Make a selection (recompilation of documents, database or archive) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS340 - Make a selection (recompilation of documents, database or archive)
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS340 typically appears in the context of document processing in SAP, especially during activities like recompilation or reorganization of documents, database entries, or archive files. It indicates that the system requires the user to make a selection or specify certain parameters before proceeding.
  More specifically, this message is triggered when the user tries to execute a process (such as recompilation of documents or database entries) without selecting the necessary criteria or input data. The system cannot proceed because it does not know which documents, database entries, or archive files to process.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During recompilation or reorganization of documents in Financial Accounting (FI) or other modules.
  When running report/programs that require selection criteria for documents or database entries.
  When working with archive files and the system expects a selection of archive objects or files.
  When the selection screen is left empty or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Make a proper selection:
  
  On the selection screen of the transaction or report you are running, ensure that you enter valid selection criteria. This could be:
  
  Document numbers or document ranges
  Posting dates or document dates
  Company codes
  Document types
  Archive file names or IDs (if working with archives)
  
  
  
  Check the selection screen:
  
  Review the selection screen fields carefully and fill in the mandatory fields. The system expects at least one valid selection criterion to proceed.
  
  
  Use default values if applicable:
  
  If you are unsure what to select, check if the program or transaction provides default values or suggestions.
  
  
  Consult documentation or SAP notes:
  
  If the selection criteria are unclear, refer to the SAP documentation for the specific transaction or report you are using. Sometimes, SAP Notes provide additional guidance on how to use the selection screen properly.
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or process the documents or archives you want to select.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  This message can appear in various transactions related to document processing, such as:
  
  SARA (Archive Administration)
  RFBIBL00 (Recompile FI documents)
  Other custom or standard reports for document reprocessing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS340 or the specific transaction you are using for additional troubleshooting.
  
  
  Logs and dumps:
  
  If the error persists despite making selections, check system logs (SM21), short dumps (ST22), or application logs (SLG1) for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No selection criteria entered for recompilation or processing of documents/database/archive.
  Solution: Enter valid selection criteria on the selection screen before executing the process.
  Additional: Check authorizations, SAP Notes, and documentation for specific transaction guidance.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where WS340 appears, I can give more tailored advice.