How To Fix BL220 - Choose a message in the list with the cursor

BL220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Choose a message in the list with the cursor

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BL220 - Details

• The SAP error message BL220 ("Choose a message in the list with the cursor") typically occurs when a user is trying to select a message from a list but has not properly highlighted or selected an item. This can happen in various contexts within SAP, such as when working with messages in a message log or during certain transaction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not clicked on or highlighted a message in the list.
  Focus Issue: The cursor may not be positioned correctly on a selectable item.
  List Display: The list may not be populated correctly, or the user may be in a state where no messages are available to select.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Message: Ensure that you click on a message in the list to highlight it before proceeding. Use the mouse or keyboard arrow keys to navigate and select the desired message.
  Check List Availability: Make sure that the list is populated