How To Fix HI107 - You cannot select the first item

HI107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HI - General hierarchy maintenance messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: You cannot select the first item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HI107 - You cannot select the first item ?

  The SAP error message HI107 ("You cannot select the first item") typically occurs in the context of handling hierarchical data or lists in SAP, particularly when working with items that are organized in a hierarchy, such as in the context of a sales order, purchase order, or other document types.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when the system expects a selection of items from a list or hierarchy, but the first item in the list is not selectable. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The first item may be a header or a grouping item that cannot be selected for processing.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to select or process the first item.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that prevent the selection of the first item.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity or structure that lead