How To Fix XW216 - Please enter a valid selection range

XW216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Please enter a valid selection range

What causes this issue?

An invalid value range has been entered:
From value &V1&
To value &V2&

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please enter a value range such that the to-value is greater than or
equal to the from-value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW216 - Please enter a valid selection range ?

  The SAP error message XW216, "Please enter a valid selection range," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a selection range for a specific field, but the input provided does not meet the expected criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when filtering data in reports or when entering parameters in selection screens.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered an invalid value or range for a selection field. For example, entering a non-numeric value in a numeric field.
  Empty Selection: The selection range may be left empty or not properly defined.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the input does not match the expected type for the field (e.g., entering a string where a date is expected).
  Out of Range Values: The values entered may be outside the acceptable range defined for that field.
  Field Restrictions: Some fields may have specific restrictions or formats