How To Fix CE531 - Select one option

CE531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Select one option

What causes this issue?

You have selected none or more than one of the options available.

System Response

The selection is not valid.

How to fix this error?

Please select only one option.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE531 - Select one option ?

  The SAP error message CE531 typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection of a cost center or internal order in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) processes. The message usually indicates that the system requires the user to select one option from a list, but multiple options are available, or no valid option is selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user may have selected multiple cost centers or internal orders when the system expects only one.
  No Valid Selection: The user may not have made a selection at all, or the selected options may not meet the criteria set by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that are not aligned with the user's selections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selections: Ensure that only one valid option is selected when prompted by the system. If multiple options are available, choose the appropriate one based on your requirements.
  Check Validity: