How To Fix IDCN071 - Enter only one company code

IDCN071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter only one company code

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IDCN071 - Details

• The SAP error message IDCN071 ("Enter only one company code") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specifying a single company code, but multiple company codes have been entered or selected. This error is common in various SAP transactions where company codes are a key parameter, such as in financial postings, reporting, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Company Codes Selected: The user may have inadvertently selected or entered more than one company code in a field that only allows a single entry.
  Incorrect Input: The input method may have allowed for multiple entries, leading to confusion.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may not be set up to handle multiple company codes for the specific transaction being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the input fields in the transaction to ensure that only one company code is entered. Remove any additional entries.
  Use Selection Criteria: If the transaction allows for