How To Fix WPPERS118 - Transaction for multiple selection cannot be started directly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPPERS - Personalization for Web Applications

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Transaction for multiple selection cannot be started directly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPPERS118 - Transaction for multiple selection cannot be started directly ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WPPERS118: "Transaction for multiple selection cannot be started directly":
  
  Error Message:
  WPPERS118 - Transaction for multiple selection cannot be started directly
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to start or execute a transaction code (T-code) that is designed only to be called from within another program or selection screen (i.e., it is meant for multiple selection processing or as a sub-transaction), but the user attempts to run it directly from the command field or menu.
  In SAP, some transactions are not standalone and are intended to be called with specific parameters or from a parent transaction. These transactions often handle multiple selections or batch processing and rely on context or input passed from the calling program.
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  You try to run a transaction code directly (e.g., via the command field or favorites).
  The transaction is designed to be called only from another transaction or program.
  The system detects this and throws the WPPERS118 error to prevent incorrect or unsupported usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Do not run the transaction directly:
  
  Identify the parent transaction or program that calls this transaction.
  Use the parent transaction to access the functionality.
  
  
  
  Check documentation or SAP notes:
  
  Look up the transaction code in SAP documentation or SAP Notes to find the correct way to use it.
  Often, the parent transaction provides a selection screen or interface to call the multiple selection transaction properly.
  
  
  
  If you are a developer or consultant:
  
  Review the program or transaction code attributes in SE93 (Transaction Code Maintenance).
  Check if the transaction is flagged as a "start transaction" or if it is intended to be called via CALL TRANSACTION or SUBMIT from another program.
  Modify the calling logic if necessary to ensure the transaction is called with the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Use the correct transaction or report:
  
  Sometimes, SAP provides a "wrapper" transaction that handles the multiple selection and then calls the internal transaction.
  Use that wrapper transaction instead of the internal one.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes and Multiple Selection:
  
  Some SAP transactions are designed to handle multiple selections or batch processing.
  These transactions often require input parameters or context that is provided by a parent transaction or selection screen.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for the error message or transaction code.
  Example search terms: "WPPERS118", "transaction for multiple selection cannot be started directly", or the specific transaction code.
  
  
  
  Example:
  
  Suppose transaction XYZ_MULTI is designed to be called only from XYZ_MAIN.
  Running XYZ_MULTI directly causes WPPERS118.
  Instead, run XYZ_MAIN and use its interface to access the multiple selection functionality.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to run a multiple selection transaction directly, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Use the parent transaction or program that calls this transaction; do not run it standalone.
  
  
  Additional Info
  Check SAP documentation or notes for the correct usage and calling method.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction code or context, I can help you identify the parent transaction or the correct way to run it.