How To Fix CFV173 - Select only one production version to navigate to linked objects

CFV173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Select only one production version to navigate to linked objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV173 - Select only one production version to navigate to linked objects ?

  The SAP error message CFV173 ("Select only one production version to navigate to linked objects") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when a user attempts to navigate to linked objects (such as bills of material, routing, or production orders) but has selected multiple production versions instead of a single one.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a single production version to display or navigate to the linked objects. When multiple production versions are selected, the system cannot determine which specific version to use for the navigation, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Single Production Version:
  
  Go back to the selection screen where you encountered the error.
  Ensure that you only select one production version at a time. This can usually be done by deselecting any additional versions that are checked.
  
  
  
  Use Filters:
  
  If you are unsure which production version to select, consider