How To Fix UCUM012 - First select a row or a cell

UCUM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUM - Messages for Monitor

• Message number: 012

• Message text: First select a row or a cell

What causes this issue?

The cursor is not in a valid row. To call up the function, you must
first position the cursor in a valid row.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on a valid row in the monitor display.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCUM012 - Details

• The SAP error message UCUM012, which states "First select a row or a cell," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a selection in a table or grid, but no row or cell has been selected. This can happen in various SAP applications, particularly in environments where users interact with data tables, such as SAP GUI or SAP Fiori.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any row or cell in the table or grid before attempting to execute an action (e.g., delete, edit, or view details).
  Focus Issue: The focus may not be on the correct table or grid where the action is intended.
  User Interface Glitch: Sometimes, the user interface may not register the selection due to a temporary glitch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Row or Cell: Before performing the action, ensure that you click on a specific row or cell in the table or grid. This selection