How To Fix EDESK_UI_WD021 - Select a status

EDESK_UI_WD021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_UI_WD - Engineering Desktop: User Interface Web Screen

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Select a status

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EDESK_UI_WD021 - Details

• The SAP error message EDESK_UI_WD021: Select a status typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific status to be selected, but no status has been chosen. This can happen in various SAP applications, particularly in workflows or when managing documents and tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Status Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a status from a dropdown or selection list when required.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not display the available statuses correctly due to a technical glitch or configuration issue.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Status: Ensure that you select a status from the available options in the dropdown menu or selection list before proceeding with the action that triggered the error.
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