How To Fix CZ451 - The objects were not selected as a connected list

CZ451 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 451

• Message text: The objects were not selected as a connected list

What causes this issue?

The selected objects were not selected as a connected list. There are
selected objects with no link to a higher-level object in the
hierarchy.

System Response

The selected object list cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Select a new object list and follow the instructions. To display the
instructions, choose "Settings -> Change". On the index card, switch
the instructions on.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ451 - The objects were not selected as a connected list ?

  The SAP error message CZ451, which states "The objects were not selected as a connected list," typically occurs in the context of working with connected lists in SAP, particularly when dealing with object dependencies or relationships in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a connected list of objects (like materials, documents, or other entities) in a transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually indicates that the system expected a selection of objects to be made as a connected list, but the selection did not meet the criteria. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may not have selected the objects correctly or in the required format.
  Missing Relationships: The objects selected may not have the necessary relationships or dependencies defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how connected lists are