How To Fix CM_EHFND_UI_COMN025 - Too many records selected. Select only one record.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_UI_COMN - Message Class for EHFND UI

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Too many records selected. Select only one record.

What causes this issue?

The system cannot carry out this operation for multiple items
simultaneously.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select only one item and retry the operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_UI_COMN025 - Too many records selected. Select only one record. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_UI_COMN025 indicates that a user has attempted to select multiple records in a context where only a single record is allowed. This error typically occurs in SAP Fiori applications or other UI5 applications where the user interface is designed to handle one record at a time for certain operations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user has selected multiple entries in a list or table where the application expects only one entry to be selected for further processing.
  UI Configuration: The application may be configured to allow only single record selection for specific actions, such as editing or viewing details.
  Data Retrieval: The underlying data retrieval logic may be set up to return multiple records, but the UI is designed to handle only one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Single Record: Ensure that you are selecting only one record from the list or table. If you have selected multiple records, deselect the additional records and try again.
  
  
  Check Application Logic: If you are a developer or have access to the application configuration, review the logic that handles record selection. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle single record operations.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation to help them understand how to properly select records in the application.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend or development tools, you can debug the application to see why it is allowing multiple selections when it should not. This may involve checking the OData service or the UI5 controller logic.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Fiori Design Guidelines: Review the design guidelines for Fiori applications to understand best practices for record selection and user interactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the application that could resolve the issue.
  OData Services: If you are working with OData services, ensure that the service is correctly configured to handle the expected data operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_EHFND_UI_COMN025 error and improve the user experience in your SAP application.