How To Fix 5H004 - Please specify only one of the fields

5H004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Please specify only one of the fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H004 - Please specify only one of the fields ?

  The SAP error message 5H004, which states "Please specify only one of the fields," typically occurs when a user attempts to input data into multiple fields that are mutually exclusive or when the system expects a single input but receives multiple inputs.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in scenarios where the system is designed to accept only one specific type of input at a time. For example, if you are working with a transaction that requires either a customer number or a vendor number, but both fields are filled, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 5H004 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Fields: Determine which fields are causing the conflict. Review the input fields in the transaction or screen you are working on.
  
  
  Clear Unnecessary Fields: Ensure that only one of the mutually exclusive fields is filled. For instance, if you have both a customer number and a vendor number, clear one