How To Fix EDEREG179 - More than one &1 meets selection criteria

EDEREG179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 179

• Message text: More than one &1 meets selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG179 - More than one &1 meets selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG179, which states "More than one &1 meets selection criteria," typically occurs when a user is trying to select a specific entry in a list, but the selection criteria provided match multiple entries in the database. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with master data, transaction data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The selection criteria used in the transaction or report are not specific enough, leading to multiple records being returned.
  The system is unable to determine which specific record the user intends to work with because there are multiple records that fit the criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria to be more specific. This could involve adding additional filters or parameters to narrow down the results to a single entry.
  
  
  Check Data: Review the data in the relevant tables to