How To Fix /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI221 - Select at least one item for expansion

/PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Select at least one item for expansion

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/PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI221 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI221 Select at least one item for expansion typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when working with the Engineering Change Management (ECM) or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the user is attempting to perform an action that requires at least one item to be selected for expansion, but no items have been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any items in the list or tree structure that they are trying to expand.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying items correctly due to a refresh issue or a temporary glitch.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select items, leading to the inability to perform the desired action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Item: Ensure that you have selected at least one