How To Fix BK874 - Select one row only

BK874 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Select one row only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK874 - Select one row only ?

  The SAP error message BK874 ("Select one row only") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or data entry within the SAP system, particularly when the user is trying to select multiple rows in a situation where only a single row is expected. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user is attempting to select more than one row in a table or list where the system only allows for a single selection.
  Incorrect Functionality: The transaction or function being used is designed to process only one record at a time, and the user may not be aware of this limitation.
  User Interface Design: Some screens or reports are designed to allow only single-row selection for specific operations, leading to this error when multiple rows are selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single Row: Ensure that you are only selecting one row in the list