How To Fix WSTI_DOC006 - Enter a selection criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_DOC - Messages from Function Group WSTI_DOC

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter a selection criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_DOC006 - Enter a selection criterion ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI_DOC006 - Enter a selection criterion
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to execute a transaction or report in SAP that requires at least one selection criterion (filter) to be entered, but no selection criteria have been provided. The system expects you to specify some parameters to limit the data set, and without these, it cannot proceed.
  For example, in transactions related to workflow, document processing, or reports, the system needs at least one field filled in the selection screen to know what data to process or display.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter at least one selection criterion on the selection screen before executing the transaction or report.
  Typical selection criteria could be:
  
  Document number
  Date range
  User ID
  Status
  Workflow ID
  Any other relevant field depending on the transaction/report
  
  
  After entering the required selection criteria, execute the transaction again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a standard prompt to ensure that the system does not process or display an unfiltered, potentially very large data set.
  If you are unsure which selection criteria to use, check the documentation or help for the specific transaction or report.
  In some cases, the selection screen might have default values or options to select all, but these still count as selection criteria.
  If you believe you have entered criteria but still get this message, verify that the fields are correctly filled and saved before execution.
  
  
  Example:
  
  In transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection), if you press execute without entering any selection criteria, you will get this error message. You need to enter at least one filter such as Workflow ID, Task, or User to proceed.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where you encounter this message, I can give more tailored advice.