How To Fix 12508 - Select one entry only

12508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Select one entry only

What causes this issue?

You have selected either no entries or more than one entry and then
carried out a function (for example, <LS>Simulate selection for user
group</>) that works for only one selected entry.

System Response

The system does not carry out the function.

How to fix this error?

Select one entry only before you carry out the function.
Call up the function again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12508 - Select one entry only ?

  The SAP error message "12508 - Select one entry only" typically occurs when a user attempts to select multiple entries in a context where only a single entry is allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction, select a record in a report, or perform an action that requires a single selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user has selected more than one item in a list or table where only one selection is permitted.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have inadvertently clicked multiple items or used a selection method that allows multiple entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the transaction or report may not be set up to handle multiple selections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Single Selection: Ensure that you only select one entry. If you are using a mouse, click on a single item. If using keyboard shortcuts, ensure that you are not holding down keys that allow