How To Fix WS899 - Selection criteria cannot be evaluated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Selection criteria cannot be evaluated

What causes this issue?

You have neither assigned the value <LS>True</> to selection criteria
&V1& and &V2& nor set selection criterion &V3&.

System Response

Based on your selected selection criteria, the system cannot run the
selection correctly. The selection criteria &V1& and &V2& define whether
the conditions defined in selection criterion &v3& apply for reversal
and settlement documents.

How to fix this error?

Set either selection criteria &V1& or &V2& to <LB>True</>.
Alternatively, you can delete selection criterion &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS899 - Selection criteria cannot be evaluated ?

  The SAP error message WS899: Selection criteria cannot be evaluated typically occurs when the system is unable to process or evaluate the selection criteria provided in a report, query, or transaction. This can happen due to various reasons related to the input data, configuration, or system state.
  
  Cause
  
  
  Invalid or Incomplete Selection Criteria
  
  The selection criteria entered by the user may be incomplete, inconsistent, or contain invalid values that the system cannot interpret or evaluate.
  
  
  Authorization Issues
  
  The user might lack the necessary authorizations to access certain data or fields referenced in the selection criteria, causing the evaluation to fail.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency or Missing Data
  
  The underlying data tables or views used for evaluation might be inconsistent, missing, or corrupted.
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Configuration
  
  The selection screen or the underlying program might be incorrectly configured, or required parameters are missing.
  
  
  Technical Issues in the Program or Query
  
  Custom reports, queries, or standard SAP programs might have bugs or issues that prevent proper evaluation of selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check and Correct Selection Criteria  
  
  Review the selection criteria entered for completeness and correctness.  
  Ensure all mandatory fields are filled and values are valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations  
  
  Check if the user has the required authorizations to access the data or fields involved.  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to analyze missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency  
  
  Run consistency checks on relevant tables or data sources.  
  Use standard SAP tools or reports to verify data integrity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration and Program Logic  
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or query, debug the program to identify where the evaluation fails.  
  Check the selection screen configuration and ensure all parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support  
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number WS899 or related keywords.  
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation  
  
  Review SAP help and documentation related to the specific transaction or report where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in various transactions or reports, especially those involving complex selection screens or queries (e.g., SQ01, SQVI, custom reports).  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace the point of failure in the program.  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS899.  
  User Forums: SAP Community forums often have discussions and solutions for similar issues.
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where WS899 occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.