How To Fix W9017 - Choose a function

W9017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W9 - IS-R: External messages POS system

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Choose a function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W9017 - Choose a function ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W9017 - Choose a function
  
  
  Cause:
  The message W9017 "Choose a function" typically appears when a user is expected to select or specify a function or action in a particular SAP screen or transaction, but no valid function has been chosen. This often happens in custom or standard SAP programs where the system prompts the user to pick an option (e.g., a menu function, a processing option, or a function code) before proceeding.
  In other words, the system is waiting for the user to select a function to continue, but the user has not done so.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a screen or dialog requires the user to select a function code (e.g., from a list of buttons or menu options) and none is selected.
  In custom reports or transactions where function codes are used to control flow, and the user input is missing or invalid.
  Sometimes in batch input sessions or variants where