How To Fix MW045 - Please first select items

MW045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Please first select items

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MW045 - Details

• The SAP error message MW045, which states "Please first select items," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error indicates that the system expects you to select items or materials before proceeding with a particular action, such as posting a goods movement, creating a transfer order, or processing a delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Items Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any items in the relevant transaction screen.
  Incorrect Transaction Flow: The user may be trying to execute a function that requires item selection without having completed the necessary prior steps.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not display items correctly due to a refresh issue or a temporary glitch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Items: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate items in the transaction before proceeding. Look for checkboxes or selection fields next to the items and make sure they are checked.
  Review Transaction Steps: