How To Fix IWB_MPS146 - Restrict the selection of objects to one area

IWB_MPS146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWB_MPS - Messages for Multi-Product Support

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Restrict the selection of objects to one area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWB_MPS146 - Restrict the selection of objects to one area ?

  The SAP error message IWB_MPS146, which states "Restrict the selection of objects to one area," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications where you are trying to perform an operation that requires a single area selection, but multiple areas have been selected instead.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Multiple Areas Selected: You are trying to execute a function or report that only supports a single area, but you have selected multiple areas in your input.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration in the system that restricts certain operations to a single area.
  Data Model Constraints: The underlying data model may be designed to work with one area at a time for specific operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Your Selection: Review the areas you have selected in your input. Ensure that you are only selecting one area at a time. If you