How To Fix EWA146 - Select a node in tree display first

EWA146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Select a node in tree display first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA146 - Select a node in tree display first ?

  The SAP error message EWA146, which states "Select a node in tree display first," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the SAP GUI that requires a selection from a hierarchical tree structure, but no node has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any node in the tree display before attempting to execute a function or action that requires a selected node.
  User Interface Navigation: The user may have navigated to a specific area of the application but did not click on a specific item or node in the tree structure.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the SAP system or the specific transaction might not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Node: Ensure that you click on a node in the tree display before attempting to perform any action. This could be a folder, a specific item, or any