How To Fix CC212 - One header and one item are selected

CC212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: One header and one item are selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC212 - One header and one item are selected ?

  The SAP error message CC212 ("One header and one item are selected") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system expects a specific selection of data, but the selection criteria do not meet the requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  You are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a single header record and a single item record, but the selection criteria you have provided result in multiple records being selected.
  The system is designed to process one header and one item at a time, and if the selection includes more than one, it triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CC212 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Your Selection Criteria: Ensure that your selection criteria are specific enough to return only one header and one item. You may need to refine your