How To Fix 37780 - Selection does not contain an element

37780 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Selection does not contain an element

What causes this issue?

The selection frame that you dragged out did not contain the whole of
any one element.

System Response

No elements have been selected.

How to fix this error?

Drag out the selection frame so that it includes all of the required
screen elements.
Tip: You can extend the selection frame from any corner (that is, in
any direction). If elements are close together, it is often easier to
define the selection by starting from a position where there is more
space and extending the selection frame to the edge of the element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37780 - Selection does not contain an element ?

  The SAP error message "37780: Selection does not contain an element" typically occurs when a selection criterion in a report or transaction does not match any existing data in the database. This can happen in various contexts, such as when running reports, executing transactions, or using selection screens.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The user may have entered selection criteria that do not correspond to any existing records in the database. For example, if you are filtering by a specific date range, and there are no records for that range, this error may occur.
  
  
  Data Not Available: The data you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being uploaded, deleted, or archived.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to the impression that no data exists.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database