How To Fix ON116 - Selection was switched on or off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ON - Tools in area Object Modeler / Object Editor

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Selection was switched on or off

What causes this issue?

You have chosen Edit->Select on/off->Cursor position. On this and the
following screens the selection of the corresponding object types will
now be switched.

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?

No action is required. This is just for your information.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ON116 - Selection was switched on or off ?

  The SAP error message ON116, which states "Selection was switched on or off," typically occurs in the context of selection screens in SAP programs. This message indicates that the user has toggled a selection option that affects the data retrieval process, such as enabling or disabling certain filters or criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Interaction: The error is often triggered by user actions, such as clicking on a checkbox or button that changes the state of a selection option.
  Program Logic: The underlying ABAP program may have logic that checks the state of selection options and raises this message when a change occurs.
  Dynamic Selection: If the program uses dynamic selections or variants, switching these options can lead to this message being displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have set. Ensure that the options you want to use are correctly selected or deselected based on your requirements.
  Re-run the Program: After adjusting the selection criteria,