How To Fix SAPWL006 - Select a data record first

SAPWL006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPWL - SAP Workload

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Select a data record first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPWL006 - Select a data record first ?

  The SAP error message SAPWL006: "Select a data record first" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific data record to be selected in a list or table, but no record has been selected. This can happen in various SAP transactions or reports where user interaction is required to select a specific entry before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Record Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any record from the list or table.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function that requires a selection but did not select a record first.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not clearly indicate that a selection is required, leading to confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Record: Ensure that you have selected a data record from the list or table before attempting to execute the action that triggered the error. Click on the desired row or