How To Fix PYD_FND031 - Selection option should contain only one line

PYD_FND031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYD_FND - Payroll Data Source Framework

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Selection option should contain only one line

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PYD_FND031 - Details

• The SAP error message PYD_FND031 with the description "Selection option should contain only one line" typically occurs in the context of payroll or HR reporting when a selection screen is expecting a single line of input but receives multiple lines instead. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using selection criteria in reports or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selection Entries: The user may have inadvertently entered multiple selection criteria in a field that is designed to accept only a single entry.
  Incorrect Formatting: The input format may not be as expected, leading the system to interpret it as multiple entries.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or programs, the logic may not be handling the selection options correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the selection screen and ensure that you are only entering one line of criteria in the relevant fields. If a field is meant for a single entry, make sure not to