How To Fix SAPWL003 - Select a combination first

SAPWL003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPWL - SAP Workload

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Select a combination first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPWL003 - Select a combination first ?

  The SAP error message "SAPWL003 Select a combination first" typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and reporting tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP APO (Advanced Planner and Optimizer). This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific combination of characteristics or key figures before proceeding with an action, such as executing a report or running a planning function.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any combination of characteristics or key figures in the planning or reporting interface.
  Invalid Selection: The selected combination does not meet the criteria required for the operation being performed.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the selected characteristics or key figures, leading to the inability to proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Make a Selection: Ensure that you select a valid combination of characteristics or key figures before executing the action. This may involve:
  
  Choosing specific values from dropdown lists.
  Ensuring that the