How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING117 - Select one data message

/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Select one data message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING117 - Select one data message ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING117 typically indicates that there is an issue with the processing of messages in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). Specifically, this error suggests that multiple data messages have been selected for processing, but the system requires that only one data message be selected at a time for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has attempted to process or handle multiple messages simultaneously when the system is configured to handle only one message at a time. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to reprocess messages, delete messages, or perform other operations that are restricted to single message handling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Single Message: Ensure that you are selecting only one data message for processing. Review the list of messages and click on only one message to proceed.
  
  
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