How To Fix CE256 - First select your entries

CE256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 256

• Message text: First select your entries

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the process from the technical data.

System Response

You have not selected any process line for deletion.

How to fix this error?

You should first select the processes that you want to take out of the
technical data.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE256 - First select your entries ?

  The SAP error message CE256 ("First select your entries") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction in SAP without having selected any entries from a list or table. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially when dealing with reports, lists, or selection screens where multiple entries are available.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any entries from the list or table before attempting to proceed with an action (e.g., delete, display, or process).
  Filter Criteria: Sometimes, the filter criteria set by the user may not return any results, leading to the inability to select any entries.
  User Interface Issue: There may be a temporary glitch in the user interface that prevents the selection of entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Entries: Ensure that you select at least one entry from the list or table before proceeding. This can usually be done by clicking