How To Fix PIVB005 - No row selected; select exactly one row

PIVB005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIVB - Pivot Browser

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No row selected; select exactly one row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIVB005 - No row selected; select exactly one row ?

  The SAP error message PIVB005: No row selected; select exactly one row typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a single row of data to be selected, but either no rows or multiple rows are selected instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection: The user has not selected any row in the table or list.
  Multiple Selections: The user has selected more than one row, which is not allowed for the action they are trying to perform.
  Filter Criteria: The filter criteria applied may not return any results, leading to no rows being available for selection.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select the data in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single Row: Ensure that you select exactly one row from the list or table. If you have selected multiple rows, deselect them and select only one.
  Check Filters: Review any filters or search