How To Fix 8Z281 - Select only one option from Business Unit and Cost Center

8Z281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Select only one option from Business Unit and Cost Center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z281 - Select only one option from Business Unit and Cost Center ?

  The SAP error message 8Z281 indicates that there is a conflict in the selection criteria where both the Business Unit and Cost Center have been specified, but the system requires that only one of these options be selected at a time. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a single point of reference for cost allocation or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is designed to process either a Business Unit or a Cost Center for the operation being performed, but not both simultaneously. This is often a result of user input or configuration settings that allow for both fields to be filled in, leading to ambiguity in the selection criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Input Fields: Check the input fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that only one of the following