How To Fix ESFM_GVA015 - You must select a document line before calling this function

ESFM_GVA015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESFM_GVA - Message class for GVA functionality

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You must select a document line before calling this function

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ESFM_GVA015 - Details

• The SAP error message ESFM_GVA015 ("You must select a document line before calling this function") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific line item to be selected in a document, but no line item is currently selected. This can happen in various SAP transactions, especially in modules related to finance, logistics, or procurement.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Line Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any line item in the document (e.g., purchase order, invoice, etc.) before trying to execute a function that requires a line item.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not clearly indicate that a line item needs to be selected, leading to confusion.
  Transaction-Specific Requirements: Certain transactions may have specific requirements for line item selection that are not immediately obvious.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Line Item: Ensure that you have selected a line item in the document before attempting to call