How To Fix M8763 - You can only select one document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 763

• Message text: You can only select one document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8763 - You can only select one document ?

  The SAP error message M8763 ("You can only select one document") typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when trying to perform an action that requires a single document selection, but multiple documents are selected instead. This can happen in various transactions, such as when working with purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to execute a function that is designed to operate on a single document, but the system detects that multiple documents are selected. This can happen due to:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user has inadvertently selected more than one document in a list or table.
  Incorrect Transaction Use: The transaction being used is not intended for batch processing of multiple documents.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may allow for multiple selections, but the underlying logic of the transaction does not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8763 error, follow these steps:
  
  
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