How To Fix PHIN127 - Please select more than one item to be updated

PHIN127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Please select more than one item to be updated

What causes this issue?

You have not selected any items or have selected only one item.

System Response

You cannot start the mass maintenance.

How to fix this error?

You should select the item containing the source data at first and at
least one item as copying target.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN127 - Please select more than one item to be updated ?

  The SAP error message PHIN127 ("Please select more than one item to be updated") typically occurs in the context of updating or processing multiple items in a transaction or report where the system expects more than one item to be selected for the operation to proceed. This error is often encountered in various SAP modules, particularly in HR or logistics-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to perform an update or action that requires multiple items to be selected, but only one or no items are selected. The system is designed to prevent actions that are intended for bulk processing from being executed on a single item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN127 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Multiple Items: Ensure that you select more than one item in the list or table before attempting to perform the update or action. This could involve checking checkboxes next to the items or using