How To Fix D-221 - You need a type 'O' session in the overview to send a type 'I' session

D-221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D- -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: You need a type 'O' session in the overview to send a type 'I' session

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D-221 - You need a type 'O' session in the overview to send a type 'I' session ?

  The SAP error message D-221 indicates that there is an issue with the session types being used in your SAP GUI. Specifically, it means that you are trying to send a type 'I' (interactive) session from a type 'O' (overview) session, but the system requires that you have a type 'O' session open in order to send the type 'I' session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Session Type Mismatch: The error occurs when you attempt to execute a function that requires an overview session while you are in an interactive session or vice versa.
  Incorrect Navigation: You may have navigated to a transaction or function that expects a different session type than the one currently open.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open a Type 'O' Session: 
  
  To resolve this error, you need to open a new session of type 'O'. You can do this by:
  Going to the SAP GUI menu and selecting System > Create Session (or simply press Ctrl + N).
  Ensure that