How To Fix 37835 - Element contains already selected element (element not selected)


37835 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

  • Message number: 835

  • Message text: Element contains already selected element (element not selected)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The required element is a container in which an element is already
    selected. Since any operation (such as moving or deleting) applies both
    to the container and to its elements, selecting the element is
    redundant.

    System Response

    The element is not selected.

    How to fix this error?

    Either deselect the element in the container or move it out of the
    container so that you can edit both elements separately.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37835 - Element contains already selected element (element not selected) ?
    The SAP error message 37835, which states "Element contains already selected element (element not selected)," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when there is an issue with the selection of elements in a hierarchical structure, such as in a report or a selection screen.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises when: Duplicate Selections: You are trying to select an element that is already part of a selected group or hierarchy. For example, if you are working with a tree structure and attempt to select a parent node that already includes a child node that you have selected. Invalid Hierarchical Structure: The selection logic may not allow for certain combinations of elements to be selected together due to the hierarchical relationships defined in the system. Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error, such as incorrect relationships between elements.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can try the following steps: Review

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