How To Fix W/131 - No lines were selected for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No lines were selected for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/131 - No lines were selected for deletion ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP warning message:
  
  SAP Message:
  W/131 No lines were selected for deletion
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you attempt to delete line items (e.g., in a document, table, or list) but have not selected any lines for deletion. In other words, the system expects you to mark or select one or more lines before performing the delete action, but none were marked.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When deleting line items in transaction screens such as sales orders, purchase orders, delivery documents, or any other SAP transaction where multiple line items are displayed.
  When using mass processing or batch deletion functions.
  When trying to delete entries in ALV grids or custom reports without selecting any rows.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the lines you want to delete: Before pressing the delete button or executing the delete function, make sure to mark the checkbox or select the line(s) intended for deletion.
  Check selection criteria: If you are using a selection screen or filter, ensure that the correct lines are visible and selectable.
  Review user interface: Sometimes, the selection mechanism might be a checkbox, a highlight, or a specific button to mark lines. Make sure you are using the correct method to select lines.
  If using custom programs or reports: Verify that the selection logic is correctly implemented and that the program correctly identifies selected lines.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W), not an error, so it does not stop the program but informs the user that no action was taken because no lines were selected.
  The message number 131 is standard in SAP and can be found in message class W or related classes depending on the module.
  If this message appears unexpectedly, check for user training issues or UI problems.
  In custom developments, ensure that the selection mechanism is properly coded and that the program checks for selected lines before attempting deletion.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W/131 No lines were selected for deletion
  
  
  Cause
  No line items were selected before deletion
  
  
  Solution
  Select one or more lines before deleting
  
  
  Type
  Warning (informational, no deletion done)
  
  
  
  
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