How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI071 - Select a valid header line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Select a valid header line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI071 - Select a valid header line ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI071: Select a valid header line typically occurs in the context of allocation or distribution processes within SAP, particularly when working with allocation or distribution documents. This error indicates that the system expects a valid header line to be selected for further processing, but none has been selected or the selected line is invalid.
  Causes:
  
  No Header Line Selected: The user may not have selected any header line in the allocation screen.
  Invalid Header Line: The selected header line may not be valid for the operation being performed (e.g., it may have been deleted or is in an incorrect status).
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the selected header line.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the allocation process that prevent valid header lines from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Select a Valid Header Line: Ensure that you have selected a valid header