How To Fix ICC_NUMBERING018 - Multiple documents cannot be released, select only one

ICC_NUMBERING018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NUMBERING - General Document Numbering

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Multiple documents cannot be released, select only one

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ICC_NUMBERING018 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_NUMBERING018 indicates that multiple documents are being selected for release in a process where only one document can be processed at a time. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving document management, such as invoice processing, where the system expects a single document to be selected for a specific action.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the selection of multiple documents when the system is configured to allow only one document to be processed at a time. This can happen in various contexts, such as:
  
  Trying to release multiple invoices or purchase orders simultaneously.
  Using a transaction or report that is designed to handle single document processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Single Document: Ensure that you are only selecting one document for the action you are trying to perform. Deselect any additional documents that may have been inadvertently selected.
  
  
  Check Transaction Settings: Review the