How To Fix ESH_CU_SEM042 - Select a single line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SEM - ES: Semantics-based Configuration

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Select a single line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM042 - Select a single line ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM042, which states "Select a single line," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Business Suite when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a single selection but has made multiple selections instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The most common cause of this error is that the user has selected more than one line or entry in a list or table where only a single entry is expected.
  User Interface Design: Certain functionalities in SAP are designed to operate on a single record at a time, and attempting to process multiple records can lead to this error.
  Incorrect User Action: The user may have inadvertently clicked multiple entries or used a selection method that selects multiple lines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single Entry: Review the list or table and ensure that only one line is selected. Click on the desired entry to highlight it, ensuring no