How To Fix CU016 - Select an entry first

CU016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Select an entry first

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a dependency for an object. Before you can do this,
you have to select a dependency.

How to fix this error?

Select the dependency you want to delete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU016 - Select an entry first ?

  The SAP error message CU016 "Select an entry first" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the SAP system without having selected a required entry or record in a list or table. This error is common in various SAP transactions where user interaction is necessary to specify which record to work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any entry from a list or table before trying to execute a function (like delete, change, or display).
  Multiple Selections: In some cases, the system may require a single selection, and if multiple entries are selected, it may trigger this error.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responsive, or there may be a delay in the system, leading to the impression that an entry has been selected when it has not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Entry: Ensure that you have selected an