How To Fix EDCMP704 - Select only one program or package

EDCMP704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDCMP - ABAP Workbench: Splitscreen editor

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Select only one program or package

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDCMP704 - Select only one program or package ?

  The SAP error message EDCMP704 ("Select only one program or package") typically occurs in the context of the ABAP Development Workbench or when working with transport requests. This error indicates that the system expects you to select only one program or package for a particular operation, but multiple selections have been made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The most common cause of this error is that the user has selected more than one program or package when the system only allows a single selection for the operation being performed.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple items from a list or dropdown menu.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or the specific transaction being used may impose restrictions on the number of selections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Single Selection: Review your selections and ensure that you only select one program or package. Deselect any additional items that you may have inadvertently selected.
  Check Transaction: Make sure you are