How To Fix PIVB006 - Multiple rows selected; select exactly one row

PIVB006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIVB - Pivot Browser

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Multiple rows selected; select exactly one row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIVB006 - Multiple rows selected; select exactly one row ?

  The SAP error message PIVB006 indicates that a query or operation is attempting to select multiple rows from a database table or view when only a single row is expected. This typically occurs in scenarios where a function or operation is designed to work with a single record, but the underlying data query returns multiple records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The underlying data may have duplicates or multiple entries that meet the selection criteria.
  Incorrect Query Logic: The query or selection criteria may not be specific enough to return a single row.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the system or the way the data is structured may lead to multiple rows being returned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Selection Criteria: Check the criteria used in the query or selection to ensure it is specific enough to return only one row. This may involve adding additional filters or conditions.
  Check for Duplicates: Investigate the underlying data to