How To Fix 54297 - Action cancelled. Please leave the CWType area clear

54297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Action cancelled. Please leave the CWType area clear

What causes this issue?

The lines you have selected contain at least one entry in the
<LS>customizing wage type</> field.

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 delete all entries in the <LS>customizing wage type</> field
and start again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

54297 - Details

• The SAP error message "54297 Action cancelled. Please leave the CWType area clear" typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of certain data entry fields, particularly when dealing with customer/vendor master data or similar transactions. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the CWType (which may refer to a specific classification or type field) being filled in when it should not be.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Misconfiguration: The CWType field may have been incorrectly populated or configured in a way that conflicts with the system's requirements.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have inadvertently entered data into the CWType field when it should remain empty.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that dictate that this field must remain clear for certain actions or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Clear the CWType Field: The immediate solution is to ensure that the CWType field is left blank. Check the data entry screen and