How To Fix FCO_OVHD004 - Program indicates that more than 1 line has been selected:&1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_OVHD - Message class for overhead calculations

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Program indicates that more than 1 line has been selected:&1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_OVHD004 - Program indicates that more than 1 line has been selected:&1 ?

  The SAP error message FCO_OVHD004 indicates that a program has selected more than one line when it was expected to select only one. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling operations, where a specific entry or record is expected to be unique but multiple entries have been found.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The most common cause is that the selection criteria used in the program or transaction have resulted in multiple records being retrieved when only one was expected.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the database, such as duplicate entries that should not exist.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the program or transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected results.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used in the transaction or program. Ensure that the criteria are specific enough to return a single record.
  Data Cleanup: If there are duplicate entries in the database, consider cleaning up the data to ensure that only unique records exist. This may involve deleting or merging duplicate entries.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the program or transaction to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to see where the selection is being made and why multiple records are being returned.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or program to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Identify the transaction code that triggered the error to understand the context better.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FCO_OVHD004 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with details about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.