How To Fix GOODSMOVEMENT004 - Please select one component only

GOODSMOVEMENT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GOODSMOVEMENT - Messages for PP goods movements

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Please select one component only

What causes this issue?

You have select several goods movements records. The desired function
can only be carried out for one goods movement record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GOODSMOVEMENT004 - Details

• The SAP error message GOODSMOVEMENT004 ("Please select one component only") typically occurs during goods movement transactions, such as when performing a goods issue or transfer posting. This error indicates that the system expects only one component to be selected for the operation, but multiple components have been selected instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user has selected more than one component in a transaction where only a single component is allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle multiple components for the specific transaction type.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple items due to interface design or misunderstanding of the process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single Component: Review the selection and ensure that only one component is selected for the transaction. Deselect any additional components before proceeding.
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using is intended for single component processing. If you need to process multiple