How To Fix WRF_GENERIC_HIER020 - Select at least one node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_GENERIC_HIER - Messages for Package WRF_GENERIC_HIERARCHY

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Select at least one node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER020 - Select at least one node ?

  The SAP error message WRF_GENERIC_HIER020 with the description "Select at least one node" typically occurs in the context of working with hierarchical data structures in SAP, particularly in the areas of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA where product hierarchies or similar structures are used.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to perform an action that requires at least one node (or element) to be selected in a hierarchical structure, but no nodes have been selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to execute a function that requires a selection from a hierarchy (e.g., a product hierarchy, customer hierarchy, etc.) without having selected any nodes.
  Attempting to save or process data without specifying the relevant nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_GENERIC_HIER020 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Node: Ensure that you have selected at least one node in the hierarchy before proceeding with the action. This can usually