Message type: E = Error
Message class:  RSDPP_WB - Messages for DPP workbench 
Message number: 001
Message text: Select a worklist before executing this action
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The SAP error message RSDPP_WB001 ("Select a worklist before executing this action") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a worklist to be selected first. This error is often encountered in the context of data processing or analysis tasks where a worklist is necessary to define the scope of the operation.
Cause:
The error is caused by the following reasons:
No Worklist Selected: The user has not selected a worklist before trying to execute an action that requires one.
Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function that requires a worklist without first creating or selecting one.
User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create a worklist.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
Select a Worklist:
Navigate to the appropriate section of the SAP BW interface where worklists are managed.
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