How To Fix WER_UI053 - No structure selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER_UI - UI related messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No structure selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER_UI053 - No structure selected ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WER_UI053: No structure selected:
  
  SAP Error Message: WER_UI053 - No structure selected
  
  Cause:
  The error WER_UI053 occurs when a user tries to perform an action that requires a structure (such as an organizational unit, position, job, or person) to be selected in the SAP system, but no structure has been selected or highlighted in the user interface.
  This message is common in SAP modules related to Organizational Management (OM), especially when working with the Organization and Staffing (O&S) transactions or the Personnel Administration where hierarchical structures are involved.
  Typical scenarios causing this error:
  
  Attempting to execute a function (e.g., display, change, delete) without selecting any node or structure in the organizational tree.
  Trying to perform an operation in the Organization and Staffing interface without first selecting an organizational object.
  The UI expects a structure to be selected to proceed, but the selection is empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WER_UI053, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Structure:
  
  Before executing the action, ensure that you have selected a valid organizational structure or object in the tree or list.
  Click on the relevant node (e.g., organizational unit, position) to highlight it.
  
  
  
  Check the UI Context:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct screen or tab where the structure selection is possible.
  Sometimes, the UI might not refresh properly; try refreshing or navigating back and forth.
  
  
  
  Verify User Actions:
  
  Confirm that the action you want to perform logically requires a structure selection.
  If you are unsure, consult the SAP documentation or help for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks (if applicable):
  
  If the error persists despite selecting a structure, there might be a UI or authorization issue.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to view/select the structures.
  Clear the SAP GUI cache or restart the SAP GUI session.
  Check for any custom enhancements or user-exits that might interfere with the selection process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME - Change Organizational Plan
  PPOSE - Display Organizational Plan
  PO13 - Maintain Position
  PP01 - Maintain Object (Organizational Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Module:
  
  Organizational Management (OM)
  Personnel Administration (PA)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to organizational management UI issues if the problem is persistent.
  
  
  
  User Guide:
  
  When working with organizational structures, always ensure that the relevant node is selected before performing operations.
  
  
  
  Common Mistake:
  
  Trying to execute toolbar buttons or menu options without selecting an object first.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.