How To Fix FMCA_COV016 - Select exactly one line in the business partner overview

FMCA_COV016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_COV -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Select exactly one line in the business partner overview

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_COV016 - Select exactly one line in the business partner overview ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_COV016, which states "Select exactly one line in the business partner overview," typically occurs in the context of managing business partners in SAP, particularly when the system expects the user to select a single entry from a list but detects that either no entry or multiple entries have been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection: The user has not selected any line from the business partner overview.
  Multiple Selections: The user has selected more than one line, which is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be functioning correctly, leading to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Single Selection: Ensure that you select exactly one line from the business partner overview. Click on the desired business partner entry to highlight it before proceeding.
  Check Filters: If you are using filters to narrow down the list, ensure that the filter settings are correct and that you can