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

WGDS_ENH112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 112

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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