How To Fix ME096 - Please select no more than one field

ME096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Please select no more than one field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME096 - Please select no more than one field ?

  The SAP error message ME096 ("Please select no more than one field") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the user attempts to perform an action that requires a single selection but has made multiple selections instead.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user tries to execute a function (like changing or deleting) on multiple items or fields at once, but the system is designed to allow only one item or field to be processed at a time. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to change multiple purchase order items simultaneously.
  Attempting to delete or modify multiple entries in a list.
  Using a function that is not designed for batch processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME096 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Single Selection: Ensure that you are selecting only one item or field at a time. Review your selections and deselect any additional items.
  
  
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