How To Fix DMCLG144 - First select an existing application

DMCLG144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 144

• Message text: First select an existing application

What causes this issue?

The application you have entered does not yet exist. SAP applications
are normally installed and delivered. There must therefore be an error
in the transport system or in delivery.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DMCLG144 - Details

• The SAP error message DMCLG144, which states "First select an existing application," typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Management or SAP BusinessObjects when a user attempts to perform an action that requires an existing application to be selected first. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with data models, reports, or applications within the SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Application Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected an existing application before trying to execute a function that requires one.
  User Interface Navigation: The user may have navigated to a section of the application where an existing application is required but did not select one.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, session timeouts or other session-related issues can lead to this error if the application context is lost.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Existing Application: Ensure that you have selected an existing application from the list or dropdown menu