How To Fix 00311 - & session(s) selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: & session(s) selected

What causes this issue?

You called the select functions and flagged n-sessions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00311 - & session(s) selected ?

  The SAP error message "00311 & session(s) selected" typically occurs when there is an issue with the session management in SAP, particularly when trying to process multiple sessions or when the system is unable to handle the selected sessions properly.
  Cause:
  
  Session Limit Exceeded: The user may have exceeded the maximum number of sessions allowed by the SAP system.
  Session Lock: One or more of the selected sessions may be locked or in a state that prevents them from being processed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the selected sessions.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system, such as memory problems or configuration errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Session Limit: Verify the maximum number of sessions allowed for your user profile. You can do this by checking the user settings in transaction SU01 or consulting with your SAP administrator.
  Close Unused Sessions: If you have multiple sessions open, try closing some of them to see if that resolves the issue.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the sessions. If you find any locks that are not needed, you can delete them (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to process the selected sessions. You may need to consult with your security team or SAP administrator.
  System Health Check: If the issue persists, perform a system health check to identify any underlying technical issues. This may involve checking system logs, memory usage, and other performance metrics.
  Contact Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (for lock entries), SU01 (for user maintenance), and SM21 (for system logs).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 00311 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Documentation: Review SAP documentation for session management and user profile settings to better understand how sessions are handled in your environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message "00311 & session(s) selected."