How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO009 - Not possible to select a totals line (Select another line)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Not possible to select a totals line (Select another line)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO009 - Not possible to select a totals line (Select another line) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO009 indicates that the system is unable to select a totals line in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically occurs in the context of planning or reporting where the user is trying to select a line that represents a total or summary, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Totals Line Selection: The error is primarily caused by attempting to select a line that is a totals line or summary line in a report or planning view. The system does not allow direct selection or manipulation of these lines as they are aggregates of other data.
  Data Structure: The underlying data structure may not support operations on totals lines, as they are calculated based on other detailed entries.
  User Action: The user may have inadvertently clicked on a totals line instead of a detailed line.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Detailed Line: Instead of selecting the totals line, ensure that you are selecting a detailed line that contains the actual data entries. Review the list and click on a line that is not a total.
  Review Report Settings: If you are running a report, check the settings or filters applied to ensure that you are viewing the correct level of detail.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to navigate reports and planning views effectively, emphasizing the difference between totals and detailed lines.
  System Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly and that there are no customizations that might be affecting the behavior of totals lines.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for details on how totals lines are handled in reports and planning views.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions or workarounds may be shared.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.