How To Fix ME483 - Please mark only one dimension with an "X"


ME483 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

  • Message number: 483

  • Message text: Please mark only one dimension with an "X"

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME483 - Please mark only one dimension with an "X" ?
    The SAP error message ME483, which states "Please mark only one dimension with an 'X'," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other related documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects only one specific dimension (such as a plant, storage location, or other relevant fields) to be marked or selected, but multiple dimensions have been marked instead.
    
    Cause: Multiple Selections: The user has selected more than one option in a field that is supposed to accept only a single selection.
    Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that allows multiple selections where only one is expected. Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently checked multiple boxes or selected multiple entries in a dropdown.
    Solution: Review Selections: Go back to the screen where the error occurred and check the fields where you made selections. Ensure that only one option is marked with

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