How To Fix USMD_SEARCH005 - Action not possible; select a table row first

USMD_SEARCH005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_SEARCH - MDG Generic Search Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Action not possible; select a table row first

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USMD_SEARCH005 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_SEARCH005: Action not possible; select a table row first typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific row in a table to be selected first. This error is common in scenarios where users are interacting with lists or tables of data, such as in the MDG UI for managing master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the user trying to execute an action (like editing, deleting, or viewing details) without having selected a specific row in the table. The system requires a selection to know which record the action should be applied to.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Row: Ensure that you have clicked on a specific row in the table before attempting to perform the action. The row should be highlighted or marked to indicate that it