diff --git a/client/src/org/compiere/apps/APanel.java b/client/src/org/compiere/apps/APanel.java
index 96d96f3cd5..989583a1a9 100644
--- a/client/src/org/compiere/apps/APanel.java
+++ b/client/src/org/compiere/apps/APanel.java
@@ -2275,6 +2275,13 @@ public final class APanel extends CPanel
  		return m_curWinTab.getSelectedIndex();
 	}
 	
+	/**
+	 * Set the tab index of the panels JTabbedPane.
+	 */
+	public void setSelectedTabIndex(int index) {
+ 		m_curWinTab.setSelectedIndex(index);
+	}
+	
 	/**
 	 * Get the name of the selected tab in the panels JTabbedPane.
 	 * @return name of selected tab