How To Fix RSM685 - Highlight a row with the mark column

RSM685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Highlight a row with the mark column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM685 - Highlight a row with the mark column ?

  The SAP error message RSM685 typically indicates that a user needs to highlight a row in a specific context, often related to data selection or processing in a report or transaction. This message usually appears when the system expects a user to select or mark a row in a table or list before proceeding with an action.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user attempts to execute a function that requires a specific row to be selected or marked, but no row is highlighted.
  The action being performed (like processing, deleting, or modifying data) requires a specific entry to be selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM685 error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Context: Understand where you are in the SAP system when the error occurs. This could be in a report, transaction, or data entry screen.
  Select a Row: Navigate to the relevant table or list where the error is triggered. Click on the row you wish to