How To Fix CL239 - Select the columns containing the reference objects

CL239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Select the columns containing the reference objects

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CL239 - Details

• The SAP error message CL239, which states "Select the columns containing the reference objects," typically occurs in the context of data selection or reporting, particularly when working with ABAP programs or queries that involve reference objects. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify which columns in your selection criteria are associated with reference objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Column Selection: The error usually arises when the user has not selected the necessary columns that are required to define the reference objects in a query or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the way the reference objects are set up in the system.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may not have the necessary relationships defined, leading to ambiguity in the selection criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Required Columns: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate columns that correspond to the reference objects in your query or report. This may involve going back to