How To Fix PDM001 - This object can only have one profile

PDM001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDM - Messages for PDM

• Message number: 001

• Message text: This object can only have one profile

What causes this issue?

You can define the ALE Authorizations for a field group for various
objects.
Defing a profile this object is currently not possible. You can only
set and disribute the ALE Authorizations for the whole object. A single
profile is sufficient. Because of this fact it is not possible to
create an further proifile.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the action. If you want to change the profile name, you must
first delete the old profile.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDM001 - This object can only have one profile ?

  The SAP error message PDM001: "This object can only have one profile" typically occurs in the context of Product Data Management (PDM) or when dealing with master data in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign multiple profiles to an object that is restricted to having only one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Profile Assignments: The primary cause of this error is that the object (such as a material, document, or other master data) is being assigned more than one profile, which is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or in the way profiles are defined for the object type.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently attempt to assign multiple profiles during data entry or through a batch process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Profile Assignments: Review the profiles assigned to the object in question. Ensure that only one profile is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant