How To Fix 5C849 - Select no more than one fund

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Select no more than one fund

What causes this issue?

If you want to use the selection according to employee class and
employee attribute, you can only choose one pension fund.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C849 - Select no more than one fund ?

  The SAP error message 5C849, "Select no more than one fund," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with funds management. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select only one fund for the operation being performed, but multiple funds have been selected instead.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Fund Selection: The most common cause of this error is that the user has inadvertently selected more than one fund in a transaction or report where only a single fund is allowed.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may enforce rules that restrict operations to a single fund to maintain data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selections: Go back to the selection screen or the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that only one fund is selected. Deselect any additional funds that may have been inadvertently included.
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is indeed meant to handle only one fund. If you need to work with multiple funds, you may need to perform separate transactions for each fund.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or user guides specific to the module you are working with (e.g., Funds Management) for any additional guidelines on fund selection.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or guidance to users on how to properly select funds in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes that provide additional context or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to funds management, as this can help in understanding where the error might be occurring.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that only one fund is selected and understanding the context of the transaction, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C849 effectively.