How To Fix 5W131 - No element was chosen.

5W131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No element was chosen.

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5W131 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W131: No element was chosen typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when a user attempts to perform an action that requires selecting an element (such as a line item, object, or record) but has not made a selection. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, report generation, or when trying to execute a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any item from a list or table where a selection is required.
  Filter Settings: Sometimes, filters applied to a list may result in no items being displayed, leading to the inability to select anything.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select certain elements.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as a bug in the application or a problem with the user interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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