How To Fix WS_TOOL186 - Please select a row

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Please select a row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL186 - Please select a row ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL186: Please select a row
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS_TOOL186 typically occurs in SAP when a user is expected to select a row from a list or table but has not done so before proceeding. This message is common in various SAP transactions or tools where an action depends on the user selecting a specific entry from a displayed list.
  For example, in SAP Workflow or certain SAP tools (like the Workflow Builder, or other list-based selection screens), the system prompts the user to select a row to perform further actions such as editing, deleting, or processing the selected item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Row: Before clicking on any action button (e.g., Edit, Delete, Display), ensure that you have selected a row in the list or table.
  Check UI Elements: Sometimes, the selection might not be obvious. Make sure you click on the row or the checkbox/radio button associated with the row.
  Refresh the Screen: If the list is empty or not displaying correctly, try refreshing or reloading the screen.
  Check for Authorization: In some cases, if you cannot select a row, it might be due to missing authorizations or roles.
  Use Keyboard/Mouse Properly: Sometimes, keyboard navigation or mouse clicks might not register properly. Try clicking directly on the row or using keyboard arrows and spacebar to select.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WS_TOOL  
  Message Number: 186  
  This message is a standard prompt to ensure user interaction with list data before proceeding.
  Common in SAP Workflow tools, list processing transactions, or custom developments where row selection is mandatory.
  If this error appears in a custom program, check the code logic that requires row selection and ensure the UI allows row selection properly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No row selected in a list/table when required.  
  Solution: Select a row before proceeding.  
  Additional: Verify UI behavior and user authorizations if the problem persists.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.