How To Fix W/162 - No column was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No column was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/162 - No column was selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W/162 No column was selected
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP reports or queries when the user tries to execute or process a report/query without selecting any output columns. In other words, the system expects at least one column to be selected for display or processing, but none was chosen.
  This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Running a query in SAP Query (transaction SQ01) without selecting any fields in the output layout.
  Executing a report variant or custom report where the selection screen or output layout requires at least one column to be selected.
  Using ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports where the user deselects all columns before execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select at least one column in the output layout or query design before executing the report.
  If you are using SAP Query (SQ01), go to the output field selection and ensure that one or more fields are selected.
  If this happens in a custom report, check the selection screen or output parameters and make sure the user input includes at least one column or field to display.
  If the error occurs in an ALV report, ensure that the column selection screen has at least one column checked.
  If you are a developer, add validation logic to prevent execution when no columns are selected, and provide a user-friendly message prompting the user to select columns.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SQ01 (SAP Query): When designing queries, the output fields must be defined.
  ALV Grid Control: Users can customize the layout; ensure at least one column is selected.
  Custom Reports: Developers should handle cases where no output fields are selected to avoid this warning.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes related to specific modules or reports may address this warning if it appears unexpectedly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  W/162 No column was selected
  
  
  Cause
  No output column selected for report/query execution
  
  
  Solution
  Select at least one output column before running the report/query
  
  
  Where
  SAP Query (SQ01), ALV reports, custom reports
  
  
  Prevention
  Add validation to ensure columns are selected
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or report where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.