How To Fix DS538 - More than one line has been marked

DS538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 538

• Message text: More than one line has been marked

What causes this issue?

To carry out the selected function (Copy, rename, insert) you must only
select a single line.
Please reset all selections and then mark only the line you wish to
work with.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS538 - More than one line has been marked ?

  The SAP error message DS538 ("More than one line has been marked") typically occurs in the context of data processing or data entry within SAP, particularly when working with lists or tables where multiple entries can be selected or marked for processing. This error indicates that the system expects only one line to be marked for a specific operation, but more than one line has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user has marked multiple lines in a list or table when the operation requires only one line to be selected.
  Incorrect Functionality: The function or transaction being executed is designed to work with a single entry, but the user has inadvertently selected multiple entries.
  User Error: The user may not be aware of the requirement to select only one line for the operation they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Deselect Extra Lines: Go back to the list or table and ensure that only one line