How To Fix 42123 - Select either a class or an area

42123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Select either a class or an area

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42123 - Details

• The SAP error message 42123, which states "Select either a class or an area," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with classification views or when trying to assign characteristics to classes or areas in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the user attempts to perform an action that requires a selection of either a class or an area, but neither has been selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When trying to create or modify a classification for a material or object without specifying a class or area.
  When the user interface does not have the necessary input fields filled out, leading to ambiguity in the selection process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Your Selection: Ensure that you have selected either a class or an area in the relevant fields. If you are in a transaction that requires you to specify one of