How To Fix C4100 - Only one value can be selected for &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

  • Message number: 100

  • Message text: Only one value can be selected for &

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have selected more than one value for a characteristic in a matrix.
    This is not allowed because the characteristic is a single-value
    characteristic.

    System Response

    The system checks whether the <LS>Single-value</> or <LS>Multiple
    values</> indicator is set in characteristics maintenance for this
    characteristic. You can only assign one value to a single-value
    characteristic.

    How to fix this error?

    Please select only one value.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4100 - Only one value can be selected for & ?
    The SAP error message C4100, which states "Only one value can be selected for &," typically occurs when a user attempts to select multiple values for a field that is designed to accept only a single value. This error is common in various SAP transactions and reports where certain fields are restricted to a single entry.
    
    Cause: Field Restrictions: The field in question is configured to accept only one value. This is often the case for fields that are meant to represent unique identifiers, such as a single customer ID, material number, or document number. User Input: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple values from a dropdown or input field that is not designed to handle multiple selections. Configuration Settings: The underlying configuration of the SAP system may enforce single-value selection for specific fields.
    Solution: Review Input: Check the input fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that you are only

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