How To Fix IH037 - Select a single object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Select a single object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH037 - Select a single object ?

  The SAP error message IH037 ("Select a single object") typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Asset Management when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a single object selection, but multiple objects have been selected instead. This can happen in various transactions, such as when trying to display or change details of a maintenance order, equipment, or functional location.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user selects multiple objects (e.g., multiple maintenance orders, pieces of equipment, or functional locations) when the system expects only one object to be selected for the operation.
  The transaction or function being executed is designed to work with a single object at a time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IH037 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Your Selection: Ensure that you have selected only one object. If you have inadvertently selected multiple items, deselect the additional items.
  
  
  Use Filters: If you are working with a list of objects, use filters to narrow down your selection to a single object.
  
  
  Check Transaction Requirements: Refer to the documentation or help for the specific transaction you are using to confirm that it requires a single object selection.
  
  
  Re-execute the Action: After ensuring that only one object is selected, re-execute the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or guidance to users on how to properly select objects in the relevant transactions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes related to maintenance orders (e.g., IW32, IW33), equipment (e.g., IE02), or functional locations (e.g., IL02).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to the error message IH037, as there may be known issues or enhancements that address this behavior.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IH037 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.