How To Fix R11261 - Only &1 sections may be assigned!

R11261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Only &1 sections may be assigned!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11261 - Only &1 sections may be assigned! ?

  The SAP error message R11261 ("Only &1 sections may be assigned!") typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for organizational structures, such as when dealing with cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational units. This error indicates that there is a restriction on the number of sections (or organizational units) that can be assigned to a particular entity, and you are trying to assign more than the allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limit: The primary cause of this error is that you are attempting to assign more sections than the system allows for a specific organizational unit. Each organizational unit has a predefined limit on how many sections can be associated with it.
  Configuration Settings: The limits are often defined in the configuration settings of the SAP system, which may have been set up to enforce certain business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the organizational unit in question.