How To Fix WS802 - First select document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 802

• Message text: First select document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS802 - First select document ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS802 - First select document
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS802 - First select document typically occurs in SAP when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a document to be selected first, but no document has been selected yet. This is common in transaction screens or reports where the system expects the user to highlight or choose a specific document (e.g., a sales order, purchase order, or accounting document) before proceeding with further processing.
  For example, in transactions related to document processing (like workflow, document display, or change), the system needs a reference to a particular document to continue. If the user tries to execute a function without selecting any document, SAP throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Document First:
  
  Before executing the function or action, ensure that you have selected (highlighted) the relevant document in the list or overview screen.
  
  
  Check the Screen or List:
  
  Look for a list or table of documents on the screen. Click on the line or checkbox corresponding to the document you want to process.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction Flow:
  
  Follow the standard procedure for the transaction, which usually involves first searching or listing documents, then selecting one, and then performing the desired action.
  
  
  If No Documents Appear:
  
  If the list is empty, verify your selection criteria or filters to ensure documents are displayed.
  
  
  Technical Check (if applicable):
  
  If you are a developer or consultant and this error appears unexpectedly, check the program logic to ensure that the document selection step is enforced before the action is triggered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a standard SAP message used in various modules where document selection is mandatory.
  It is often seen in workflow transactions, document display transactions (e.g., FB03 for accounting documents), or custom programs that process documents.
  The message class is usually WS (Workflow or related document processing).
  If you encounter this message in a custom program, review the code to ensure that the document selection is handled properly before processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS802 - First select document
  
  
  Cause
  No document selected before action
  
  
  Solution
  Select the required document first
  
  
  Context
  Document processing, workflow, reports
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where you see this error, I can give more tailored advice.