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