How To Fix 5G506 - Select only one employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Select only one employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G506 - Select only one employee ?

  The SAP error message 5G506 ("Select only one employee") typically occurs in scenarios where a user is attempting to perform an action that requires a single employee selection, but multiple employees have been selected instead. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in HR-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system expects the user to select only one employee for the operation being performed, but the user has selected multiple employees. This can happen in reports, data entry screens, or transaction codes where employee-specific actions are required.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Your Selection: Go back to the selection screen or the area where you made your employee selection. Ensure that you have only one employee selected.
  
  
  Deselect Other Employees: If multiple employees are highlighted or checked, deselect them so that only one employee remains selected.
  
  
  Re-run the Transaction: After ensuring that only one employee is selected, re-run the transaction or process that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to HR, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), or any custom reports that involve employee selection.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the selected employee.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system bug, check SAP Notes for any related issues or patches that may address this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for the specific transaction you are using to understand the selection criteria better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your intended action in SAP.