How To Fix UWS_SURVEY_GUI012 - First select a group in the hierarchy

UWS_SURVEY_GUI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_SURVEY_GUI - Messages Package UWS_SURVEY_GUI

• Message number: 012

• Message text: First select a group in the hierarchy

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UWS_SURVEY_GUI012 - Details

• The SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI012 with the description "First select a group in the hierarchy" typically occurs in the context of the SAP User Experience (UX) or Survey Management module when a user attempts to perform an action without first selecting a required group or node from a hierarchy structure.
  
  Cause:
  This error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Group Selected: The user has not selected a group or node from the hierarchy tree before attempting to execute an action that requires a selection.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or function that requires a group selection but did not follow the necessary steps to select one.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select certain groups in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Select a Group: Ensure that you have selected a group or