How To Fix FE116 - Select a scheduled task (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Select a scheduled task (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The selections you have made do not permit you to use the detail
display function. There may be several reasons for this:
You have selected more than one task.
You have selected an item which does not contain any detail
specifications.
You selected deadlines from the calendar.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select only one detail item from the list with F9 or by placing the
cursor on this item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE116 - Select a scheduled task (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message FE116, which states "Select a scheduled task," typically occurs in the context of scheduling or managing tasks within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific scheduled task, but none has been selected or available for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Task Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any scheduled task from the list or dropdown menu.
  Task Not Available: The scheduled task may not be available due to various reasons, such as it being deleted, not created, or not assigned to the user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the scheduled tasks.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the task scheduling module in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Task: Ensure that you select a scheduled task from the available list. If the list is empty, you