How To Fix K9020 - Select one object for this function

K9020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Select one object for this function

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a function requiring the selection of exactly one
object.
The desired object must be selected by marking.

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

System Response

The SAP System cannot determine a single object in the rows and columns
marked at this time. You have marked either too many or too few.
Note how the SAP System recognizes the marked objects:
If, for example, you have marked a row, the SAP System recognizes the
objects in all columns belonging to that row.

How to fix this error?

Check the selection markings and ensure that they are correct.
The necessary markings depend on the construction of the current
layout.
If the object in this layout is defined by the rows and columns of the
layout, you must mark exactly one data cell.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9020 - Select one object for this function ?

  The SAP error message K9020, which states "Select one object for this function," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a specific object to be selected, but no object has been chosen.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Object Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any object (such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center) before trying to execute a function that requires one.
  Multiple Selections: In some cases, the function may require a single object to be selected, but the user may have selected multiple objects or none at all.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not clearly indicate that an object needs to be selected, leading to confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Object: Ensure that you select a single object that is relevant to the function you are trying to execute. This could