How To Fix DMC_UTIL_MSG017 - No visibility was selected

DMC_UTIL_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_UTIL_MSG - DMC: Messages for General Functions

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No visibility was selected

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DMC_UTIL_MSG017 - Details

• The SAP error message DMC_UTIL_MSG017: No visibility was selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Management or SAP Data Intelligence when a user attempts to execute a function or process that requires a specific visibility setting, but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Visibility Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any visibility option in the relevant interface. This could be due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required input fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the visibility settings in the system, leading to the inability to select or view available options.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or select certain visibility options, which can lead to this error.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, software bugs or glitches can cause the visibility options not to display correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Visibility: Ensure that you select the appropriate visibility option before executing the