How To Fix W8305 - Select a line area first


W8305 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

  • Message number: 305

  • Message text: Select a line area first

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  • What causes this issue?

    The function selected always refers to an existing selection of one or
    more lines.

    How to fix this error?

    First select the area required (function <PF>Select </>) and then
    repeat the function.

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W8305 - Details

  • SAP Error Message:
    W8305 - Select a line area first
    
    
    Cause: This warning message typically appears in SAP when you attempt to perform an action that requires a line item or a specific area within a list or table to be selected first, but no line or area has been selected. For example, in transaction codes involving line item processing (such as sales orders, purchase orders, or billing documents), certain functions (like change, delete, or display details) require the user to highlight or select a particular line before proceeding. When does it occur? When you try to execute an operation on a list or table without selecting any line. In screens where multiple line items are displayed, and the system expects the user to select one or more lines before continuing. Common in document processing transactions (SD, MM, FI modules).
    Solution: Select a line item or area first: Before performing the action (e.g., change, delete, display), click on the

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