How To Fix WU697 - No column was selected

WU697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 697

• Message text: No column was selected

What causes this issue?

The selected function edits selected columns. No selected columns were
found.
&what_to_do&
Select a column that you want to edit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WU697 - Details

• The SAP error message WU697 ("No column was selected") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when a query or data extraction process is executed without specifying any columns to retrieve or display. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or executing queries in the Query Designer or when working with data models.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Columns Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any columns in the query or data model.
  Query Design Issues: There may be issues in the query design, such as filters or conditions that inadvertently exclude all columns.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not have any columns available due to configuration or data loading issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain columns, leading to a situation where no columns are available for selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Columns: Ensure that you