How To Fix /SMB/SBA1397 - Only deselect a line that you selected (&1)

/SMB/SBA1397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Only deselect a line that you selected (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1397 - Only deselect a line that you selected (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1397 Only deselect a line that you selected (&1) typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Application Studio or when working with specific SAP applications that involve selection lists or multiple entries. This error indicates that the user is attempting to deselect a line that was not previously selected, which is not allowed in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user is trying to deselect an entry that was never selected in the first place.
  User Interface Limitation: The application may have restrictions on how selections can be modified, leading to this error when trying to change the selection state of an entry.
  Data Integrity Rules: The system may enforce rules that prevent certain actions to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection State: Before attempting to deselect an entry, ensure that it is indeed selected. You can do this by reviewing the selection list or the UI to confirm