How To Fix AQ871 - Select one column

AQ871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Select one column

What causes this issue?

To execute the desired operation, you must select (no more than) one
column.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ871 - Select one column ?

  The SAP error message AQ871 ("Select one column") typically occurs in the context of queries or reports where the system expects the user to select a specific column from a list of available columns. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly when using tools like SAP Query or SAP Report Painter.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Column Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any column to display in the report or query.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the query or report, such as missing field definitions or incorrect settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the step of selecting a column or may have made an error in the selection process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Column: Ensure that you have selected at least one column in the query or report definition. Go back to the selection screen and choose the