How To Fix SPEC018 - Highlight an object in the structure overview first

SPEC018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPEC - Specification system: message class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Highlight an object in the structure overview first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPEC018 - Highlight an object in the structure overview first ?

  The SAP error message SPEC018: "Highlight an object in the structure overview first" typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action in the SAP system that requires you to select or highlight a specific object in the structure overview before proceeding. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially when dealing with configuration or data structure management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  No Selection Made: You have not selected any object in the structure overview. The system requires a specific object to be highlighted to perform the intended action.
  Incorrect Navigation: You may have navigated to a screen or function that expects a selection but did not make one.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding correctly, leading to the inability to highlight an object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPEC018 error, follow these steps:
  
  Highlight an Object: Go back to the structure overview and click on the object