How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES166 - Select at least one entry or position the cursor

/SAPAPO/DMRES166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Select at least one entry or position the cursor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES166 - Select at least one entry or position the cursor ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES166 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a selection of at least one entry in a list or table, but no entry has been selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with demand planning, supply network planning, or other planning-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The user tries to execute a function (like delete, change, or display) without selecting any entries from a list or table.
  The user has not positioned the cursor on a valid entry in the list.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Select an Entry: Ensure that you have selected at least one entry in the list or table. You can do this by clicking on the checkbox next to the entry or positioning the cursor on the desired row.
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