How To Fix PPE4169 - Select a line

PPE4169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE4 - Messages from the iPPE Access Object

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Select a line

What causes this issue?

You have selected a row that is not valid for this operation.

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?

Select a row and choose @0Y@ <LS>Create</>.
You can recognize rows that are templates
by the fields that are ready for input and
the symbol @0Y@ <LS>Create</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPE4169 - Details

• The SAP error message PPE4169 ("Select a line") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when working with planning tables or selection screens where a user is expected to select a specific line or entry before proceeding with an action.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PPE4169 is triggered when the user attempts to execute a function or action that requires a specific line or entry to be selected, but no line has been selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to process a production order without selecting it.
  Attempting to delete or modify a line item in a planning table without highlighting the desired entry.
  Executing a report or transaction that requires a selection but none has been made.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPE4169 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Line: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate line or entry in the table or list before attempting