How To Fix 5W707 - Before you select a function, select suitable entries in the structure.

5W707 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Before you select a function, select suitable entries in the structure.

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a function for which a selection of suitable entries
in
the structure is a prerequisite.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select one or more suitable functions in the structure and choose the
function again. You can use the right mouse-button to display all the
functions you can carry out for an entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W707 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W707, which states "Before you select a function, select suitable entries in the structure," typically occurs in the context of using certain functions or features in SAP that require prior selection of specific entries or data structures. This error is often encountered in modules related to data processing, reporting, or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a function or action without having made the necessary selections or without having the required data in the context. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Selections: The user has not selected any entries in a list or table that is required for the function to proceed.
  Incorrect Context: The function being called is not applicable to the current selection or context.
  Data Structure Issues: The data structure expected by the function is not properly defined or populated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 5W707 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Selections: Ensure