How To Fix /SLOAP/DOWNUP_GUI005 - You must choose the type of change

/SLOAP/DOWNUP_GUI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SLOAP/DOWNUP_GUI -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You must choose the type of change

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/SLOAP/DOWNUP_GUI005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SLOAP/DOWNUP_GUI005 with the description "You must choose the type of change" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Solution Manager or during the transport of changes in the system. This error indicates that the system requires the user to specify the type of change they are making before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected a type of change (e.g., "Add", "Modify", "Delete") in the relevant screen or dialog.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is preventing the selection from being recognized.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make the change, which can sometimes lead to incomplete selections being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Change Type: Ensure that you explicitly select the type of change you want to make. Look for a dropdown or radio button option that allows you to specify whether you are adding, modifying, or deleting an object.
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