How To Fix 00051 - More than 1 selection field is set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: More than 1 selection field is set

What causes this issue?

In a group of selection fields, exactly one field must be set (have the
value 'X').
If no selection field is set, the system sets the first field in the
group by default.
If more than one field is set the transaction terminates. This
situation has just occurred.

System Response

The transaction terminates.

How to fix this error?

This is a program error.
The field &V1&
is set (this field contains the focus at the time of error), where
there is already a field set in the same group of selection fields. The
program error is corrected by ensuring that always exactly one field is
set in a selection field group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00051 - More than 1 selection field is set ?

  The SAP error message "00051 More than 1 selection field is set" typically occurs when a user tries to execute a report or transaction in SAP that has multiple selection criteria, but more than one of those criteria is filled in or selected at the same time when only one is allowed.
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  The report or transaction you are trying to execute has multiple selection fields that are mutually exclusive, meaning that you can only use one of them at a time.
  For example, if a report has selection fields for both "Customer" and "Vendor," and both fields are filled in, the system will throw this error because it cannot process the request with conflicting criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Review the Selection Criteria: Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction and check which fields are filled in.
  Clear Conflicting Fields: Ensure that only one of the mutually exclusive selection fields is filled in. For instance, if you have filled in both "Customer" and "Vendor," clear one of them.
  Re-execute the Report: After making the necessary adjustments to the selection criteria, try executing the report or transaction again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check the documentation or help text associated with the specific report or transaction to understand the selection criteria better.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a bug, you can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or guidance to users on how to properly use the selection criteria in reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction in SAP.