How To Fix VIP_MESSAGES018 - Select a node in the target panel

VIP_MESSAGES018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Select a node in the target panel

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VIP_MESSAGES018 - Details

• The SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES018: Select a node in the target panel typically occurs in the context of SAP's Visual Interface Programming (VIP) or similar graphical user interface tools. This error indicates that the user is attempting to perform an action that requires a selection from a target panel, but no node (or item) has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected a valid node or item in the target panel before attempting to execute an action that requires such a selection. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to move, copy, or delete an item without selecting it first.
  Attempting to access properties or perform operations on a node that is not highlighted or selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Node: Go to the target panel where the error is occurring and ensure that you click on a valid node