How To Fix 40344 - This function is only permitted for one cell

40344 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 344

• Message text: This function is only permitted for one cell

What causes this issue?

You wanted to execute a function in material quantity calculation.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on the point of intersection of a row and a column.
Now reselect the function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40344 - This function is only permitted for one cell ?

  The SAP error message 40344, "This function is only permitted for one cell," typically occurs in SAP applications like SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analysis for Office when a user attempts to perform an operation that is only valid for a single cell but has selected multiple cells instead.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to apply a function (like formatting, data entry, or a specific calculation) that is designed to work on a single cell to a range of cells.
  The operation is not supported for multiple selections, which is common in functions that require a specific context or reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Single Cell: Ensure that you are only selecting one cell when performing the operation that triggered the error. Click on the specific cell you want to work with.
  
  
  Check Functionality: Review the functionality you are trying to use. If it