How To Fix EC389 - You did not choose any different code or text

EC389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 389

• Message text: You did not choose any different code or text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC389 - You did not choose any different code or text ?

  The SAP error message EC389 ("You did not choose any different code or text") typically occurs in the context of configuration or data entry where a user is expected to select a specific code or text but has not done so. This can happen in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others, depending on the context of the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The user did not select a required code or text from a list or dropdown menu.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration setting that requires a specific code or text to be selected, and the system is enforcing this rule.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked a mandatory field that requires a selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the screen for any fields that are marked as mandatory (often indicated with an asterisk). Ensure that you have made a selection in all required fields.
  Select Appropriate