How To Fix PT038 - First select a line

PT038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 038

• Message text: First select a line

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PT038 - Details

• The SAP error message PT038 ("First select a line") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Time Management module, particularly when working with time sheets or time evaluation. This error indicates that the user is trying to perform an action (such as deleting, editing, or processing) without having selected a specific line or entry in a list or table.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected any row or entry in the table or list before attempting to execute an action that requires a selection. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to delete a time entry without selecting it first.
  Attempting to edit a time record without highlighting the specific record.
  Trying to process a batch of time entries without selecting any.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PT038 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Line: Ensure that you click on the specific line or entry in the table