How To Fix SGT_MAIN138 - At least one row or column must be selected for copy

SGT_MAIN138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 138

• Message text: At least one row or column must be selected for copy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN138 - At least one row or column must be selected for copy ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN138 ("At least one row or column must be selected for copy") typically occurs in the context of the SAP GUI when you are trying to copy data from a table or a grid, but you haven't selected any rows or columns to copy. This can happen in various SAP transactions or reports where data manipulation is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  No Selection Made: You attempted to copy data without selecting any rows or columns in the table or grid.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected a row or column, but the selection was not recognized by the system (e.g., due to a UI glitch).
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict the ability to copy data, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Select Rows/Columns: Ensure that you have selected at least one