How To Fix CL020 - Select an entry first (F9)

CL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Select an entry first (F9)

What causes this issue?

The function you chose cannot be carried out until an entry has been
selected.

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 the entry you require.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL020 - Select an entry first (F9) ?

  The SAP error message "CL020 Select an entry first (F9)" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a selection to be made first, but no entry has been selected in the relevant list or table. This error is common in various SAP transactions where user interaction is required to select a specific item before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any entry in the list or table before trying to execute a function (like editing, deleting, or displaying details).
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function that requires a selection but did not make one.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding correctly, leading to a situation where the selection is not registered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Entry: Before executing the function that triggered the error, ensure that you have selected an entry in the