How To Fix CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD020 - Select a business context first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD - Custom Fields: Messages of ABAP-Managed Fields

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Select a business context first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD020 - Select a business context first. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD020, which states "Select a business context first," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model or when working with certain applications that require a business context to be defined before proceeding with further actions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  No Business Context Selected: The user has not selected a business context in the application or transaction where this error is encountered. Business contexts are often required to define the scope of data or operations that the user is trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the application or the business context itself, leading to the inability to select or recognize a valid context.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or select the required business context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Business Context:
  
  Navigate to the relevant section