How To Fix EM201 - Choose a valid line

EM201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Choose a valid line

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EM201 - Details

• The SAP error message EM201 "Choose a valid line" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action on a line item in a list or table that is not valid or does not exist. This can happen in various SAP transactions, such as when processing purchase orders, sales orders, or other document types.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection: The user may have selected a line that is not available for processing, such as a line that has been deleted or is in a different status.
  Incorrect Context: The action being performed may not be applicable to the selected line, such as trying to edit a line that is already locked or completed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on the selected line.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the selected line as valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Re-select the Line: Ensure that you