How To Fix MPN04018 - Select one item

MPN04018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN04 - MPN Message: Goods Issue

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Select one item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN04018 - Select one item ?

  The SAP error message MPN04018, which states "Select one item," typically occurs in the context of Material Planning and Network (MPN) processes, particularly when dealing with the selection of items in a transaction or report where a single item is expected but multiple items are selected or none at all.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user may have selected multiple items when the system expects only one item to be selected for processing.
  No Selection: The user may not have selected any item at all, leading to the error message.
  Incorrect Transaction Context: The transaction or report being executed may require a specific item to be selected, and the current selection does not meet that requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single Item: Ensure that you are selecting only one item when prompted. If you have multiple items selected, deselect the others and try again.
  Check for Active Selections: If you believe you have selected an item, double-check the selection