How To Fix WM178 - Please select line(s) and click on a specific function

WM178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Please select line(s) and click on a specific function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM178 - Please select line(s) and click on a specific function ?

  The SAP error message WM178 ("Please select line(s) and click on a specific function") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when the user attempts to perform an action without selecting the necessary line items in a list or table. This error is common in scenarios where multiple items are displayed, and the system requires the user to specify which items they want to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any line items in the list before attempting to execute a function (e.g., picking, putting away, etc.).
  Multiple Selections Required: The function being executed may require multiple selections, and the user has not selected the required number of items.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding correctly, leading to the inability to select items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Line Items: Ensure that you select the appropriate line items in the list. You can usually do this by clicking on