How To Fix /PRA/PN028 - At least one Area must be selected

/PRA/PN028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PN -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: At least one Area must be selected

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/PRA/PN028 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/PN028 At least one Area must be selected typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to execute a transaction or report that requires the selection of at least one area (such as a business area, profit center, or other organizational unit) but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Area Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any area in the selection screen of the transaction or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the areas that should be available for selection are not properly set up in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Area: Ensure that at least one area is selected in the selection screen before executing the transaction. Look for dropdowns or checkboxes that allow you to