How To Fix KX856 - Select one processing type only

KX856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Select one processing type only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX856 - Select one processing type only ?

  The SAP error message KX856 ("Select one processing type only") typically occurs in the context of cost allocation or internal order processing when a user attempts to select multiple processing types in a transaction where only one is allowed. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user tries to execute a transaction that requires a single processing type (e.g., allocation, assessment, distribution) but selects more than one option. This can happen in screens where you are required to specify how costs should be processed, and the system expects a single choice.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX856 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Your Selections: Go back to the screen where the error occurred and check the processing type options you have selected. Ensure that you only select one processing type.
  
  
  Understand Processing Types: Familiarize yourself with the different processing types available in the transaction you are