How To Fix SDME_CON004 - Select a column

SDME_CON004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_CON - General Table Control Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Select a column

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SDME_CON004 - Details

• The SAP error message SDME_CON004: Select a column typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when working with reports or queries that require the selection of specific columns for data retrieval or display.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a report or query without selecting any columns to display.
  The configuration of the report or query is incomplete, leading to a lack of defined output fields.
  There may be a programming error in a custom report or transaction that does not handle column selection properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDME_CON004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select Columns: Ensure that you have selected at least one column in the report or query. Look for options to add or select columns in the report layout or selection screen.
  
  
  Check Report Configuration: If you are using a custom report, verify the configuration settings to ensure that the columns