How To Fix FOPC_UI040 - More than one person found for &. Use input help


FOPC_UI040 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FOPC_UI - Messages from the MIC-UI

  • Message number: 040

  • Message text: More than one person found for &. Use input help

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPC_UI040 - More than one person found for &. Use input help ?
    The SAP error message FOPC_UI040 indicates that the system has found multiple entries for a specific input field, and it requires the user to specify which entry they want to select. This typically occurs in scenarios where a user is trying to input a person or employee identifier, and the system has multiple records that match the input criteria.
    
    Cause: Ambiguous Input: The user has entered a value that matches multiple records in the database. For example, if a user types a name or ID that is not unique, the system will return multiple results. Data Duplication: There may be duplicate entries in the database for the person or entity being searched.
    Configuration Issues: The search criteria or input help settings may not be properly configured, leading to unexpected results.
    Solution: Use Input Help: The error message suggests using the input help (F4 help) to view the list of available entries. This allows the user to

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