How To Fix VIP_MESSAGES017 - Select node(s) in the source panel

VIP_MESSAGES017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIP_MESSAGES - Messages for VIP-ERP Communication

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Select node(s) in the source panel

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VIP_MESSAGES017 - Details

• The SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES017 with the description "Select node(s) in the source panel" typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP Information Steward when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a selection of nodes or objects in the source panel, but none have been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any nodes or objects in the source panel before attempting to execute an operation that requires a selection.
  Incorrect Context: The user may be in a context where the action is not applicable, such as trying to perform a function that requires specific types of nodes or objects that are not currently selected.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding correctly, leading to the impression that a selection has been made when it has not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Nodes: Ensure that you have