How To Fix /PLMU/UI_GSS001 - No element selected. Select element first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_GSS -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No element selected. Select element first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS001 - No element selected. Select element first ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS001 No element selected. Select element first typically occurs in the context of using the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when trying to perform an action that requires a specific element (like a document, item, or object) to be selected first.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any element in the user interface before attempting to execute a function that requires a selection.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or function that expects a selection but did not make one.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select certain elements, leading to confusion about what can be selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Element: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate element (document, item, etc.) in the list or tree structure before attempting to perform the action