How To Fix UD401 - Select the objects to be displayed in the graphic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Select the objects to be displayed in the graphic

What causes this issue?

You tried to invoke the graphics. To do this, you have to select the
data models and entity types to be included in the graphics and then
activate the graphics pushbutton.

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?

Select the data models and entity types you wish to display using the
graphical editor. To do so, position the cursor on the selected node
and activate one of the pushbuttons explained here:
<LS>Select/deselect node</>
This marks the selected node.
<LS>Sel./desel. sub-tree</>
This marks the selected node along with the dependent sub-tree.
If you wish to display a data model with all associated entity types
and data models using the graphics function, position the cursor on the
data model you require and activate the pushbtton "Select/desel.
sub-tree" followed by the pushbutton "Graphics".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD401 - Select the objects to be displayed in the graphic ?

  The SAP error message UD401 ("Select the objects to be displayed in the graphic") typically occurs in the context of using the SAP User Interface (UI) for displaying graphical representations of data, such as in the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or other reporting tools. This error indicates that the system requires you to select specific objects or elements to visualize in the graphic representation.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any objects or data elements to be displayed in the graphic.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the graphic display settings, leading to the inability to select objects.
  Data Availability: The data source may not have any relevant data available for the selected criteria, leading to an empty selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Objects: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate objects or data elements that you want to visualize. This