How To Fix WGDS_ENH112 - Select a characteristic column or a cell within a characteristic column

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Select a characteristic column or a cell within a characteristic column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH112 - Select a characteristic column or a cell within a characteristic column ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_ENH112: "Select a characteristic column or a cell within a characteristic column" typically occurs in the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or SAP Classification and Characteristics when working with characteristic data in tables or grids, such as in the Classification system or in enhancement scenarios involving characteristics.
  
  Cause
  
  The error is triggered when an operation expects the user to select a characteristic column or a cell within a characteristic column in a table or grid, but the selection made does not meet this requirement.
  This usually happens in UI screens or custom enhancements where the user is supposed to select a characteristic (e.g., in a classification table or characteristic value assignment), but either:
  
  No column is selected,
  A non-characteristic column is selected,
  Or the selection is outside the expected characteristic data area.
  
  
  The system validates the selection and throws this error if the selection is invalid or missing.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When working with characteristic tables in SAP GTS or Classification.
  During enhancement implementations or user exits where characteristic data is manipulated.
  When trying to perform actions like copying, editing, or enhancing characteristic values and the selection context is incorrect.
  In SAP GUI or Web UI screens where characteristic columns are displayed and user interaction is required.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Select the correct column or cell:
  
  Ensure that you select a column header or a cell that belongs to a characteristic column.
  Avoid selecting non-characteristic columns such as system columns, index columns, or other metadata columns.
  
  
  
  Check the UI context:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct screen or table where characteristic data is displayed.
  If you are in a custom enhancement or user exit, verify that the code correctly identifies characteristic columns and that the UI control is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review enhancement or custom code:
  
  If this error occurs during a custom enhancement, check the code that processes the selection.
  Ensure that the logic correctly identifies characteristic columns and handles user selections properly.
  Debug the selection handling to confirm that the selected column or cell is correctly passed and recognized.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to WGDS_ENH112 for your specific SAP GTS or Classification version.
  Sometimes patches or updates fix UI or enhancement-related issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Classification System: Characteristics are attributes assigned to classes and objects. Proper selection of characteristic columns is essential when editing or enhancing characteristic data.
  SAP GTS (Global Trade Services): Uses characteristics extensively for product classification, compliance checks, and trade processes.
  Enhancements/User Exits: Custom code that manipulates characteristic data must handle UI selections carefully.
  Transaction Codes: May appear in transactions like CL02 (Change Characteristics), CL24N (Class Maintenance), or GTS-specific UIs.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WGDS_ENH112: Select a characteristic column or a cell within a characteristic column
  
  
  Cause
  User selection is not on a characteristic column or cell as required by the operation
  
  
  Solution
  Select the correct characteristic column or cell; verify UI and enhancement code logic
  
  
  Context
  SAP Classification, SAP GTS, characteristic data tables, enhancements/user exits
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes, debug enhancement code, ensure correct UI interaction
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, scenario, custom code), I can help with more specific guidance.