How To Fix PIVB016 - No rows selected; select at least one row

PIVB016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIVB - Pivot Browser

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No rows selected; select at least one row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIVB016 - No rows selected; select at least one row ?

  The SAP error message PIVB016: No rows selected; select at least one row typically occurs in the context of a selection screen or a report where the user is expected to select one or more rows from a list or table, but no rows have been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most straightforward cause is that the user did not select any rows from the available options.
  Filter Criteria: The filter criteria applied may have resulted in no rows being displayed, leading to the inability to select any.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain rows, resulting in an empty selection.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the underlying database for the criteria specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Rows: Ensure that you select at least one row from the list or table before proceeding. This is often done by clicking on the checkbox next to the row