How To Fix M&172 - Specify just one table or fields from one specific table

M&172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M& -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Specify just one table or fields from one specific table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M&172 - Specify just one table or fields from one specific table ?

  The SAP error message M&172, which states "Specify just one table or fields from one specific table," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires a single table or a specific field from a table, but multiple tables or fields have been specified instead. This error is common in scenarios involving data retrieval, reporting, or configuration where the system expects a clear and unambiguous reference to a single data source.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Tables Specified: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple tables in a query or report where only one is allowed.
  Ambiguous Field Selection: The user may have selected fields from different tables without specifying which table the fields should come from.
  Incorrect Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of a report or data extraction process may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in the data source.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Query/Report: Check the query or report configuration to ensure