How To Fix CU872 - Start with "Master data" not possible: select first

CU872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Start with "Master data" not possible: select first

What causes this issue?

When you selected the allowed screens, you did not select <LS>Master
data</>, so you cannot start configuration with this screen.

How to fix this error?

Set the <LS>Master data</> indicator in the selection of allowed
screens.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU872 - Start with "Master data" not possible: select first ?

  The SAP error message CU872, which states "Start with 'Master data' not possible: select first," typically occurs in the context of working with master data in SAP, particularly in the context of configuration or data management tasks. This error indicates that the system is expecting you to select a specific master data object before proceeding with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any master data object (e.g., material, vendor, customer) before trying to perform an action that requires a selection.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function that requires a specific master data context but did not select the relevant data first.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the master data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Master Data: Ensure that you have selected the