How To Fix IBRO117 - Select the start of a block

IBRO117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Select the start of a block

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO117 - Select the start of a block ?

  The SAP error message IBRO117, which states "Select the start of a block," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a block of data in the SAP system, particularly in the area of investment management or asset accounting. This error indicates that the system expects you to define the starting point of a block of data, but it has not been properly specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected the starting point of the block of data they are trying to work with.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated incorrectly within the transaction, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine the starting point.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an issue with how the data is being entered or processed, leading to the system not recognizing the selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Start of the Block: Ensure that you have properly selected the starting point of the block you are