How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG252 - Select only one start stage

/CPD/CL_MSG252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Select only one start stage

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/CPD/CL_MSG252 - Details

• The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG252 typically indicates that the system requires the user to select only one start stage in a process or workflow, but multiple stages have been selected instead. This error is often encountered in the context of process chains or data flows in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar applications.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has attempted to initiate a process or workflow that requires a single starting point, but multiple options have been selected. This can happen due to user error or misunderstanding of the system's requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Selections: Go back to the selection screen where you initiated the process. Check the options you have selected for the start stage.
  
  
  Select One Stage: Ensure that you only select one start stage. Deselect any additional stages that you may have inadvertently selected.
  
  
  Validate Configuration: If you are unsure which stage