How To Fix RSBATCH017 - More then one line selected - only first log will be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBATCH - Batch Manager for BW Processes

• Message number: 017

• Message text: More then one line selected - only first log will be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBATCH017 - More then one line selected - only first log will be displayed ?

  The SAP error message RSBATCH017 indicates that when you are trying to display logs for a batch job, more than one log entry has been selected, but the system will only display the first log entry. This typically occurs in the context of job monitoring or job management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to view logs for multiple job instances or steps at once, but the system is designed to show only the first log entry in such cases. This can happen if:
  
  You have selected multiple job instances or steps in the job overview.
  The selection criteria you used resulted in multiple logs being selected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Single Job Instance: Instead of selecting multiple job instances or logs, select only one job instance or log entry to view its details. This will allow you to see the log without encountering the error.
  
  
  Use Filters: If you are using a job monitoring transaction (like SM37), apply filters to narrow down your selection to a single job or a specific instance of a job.
  
  
  Check Job Status: Ensure that you are looking at the correct job status. Sometimes, jobs may have multiple instances due to retries or parallel processing.
  
  
  Review Job Logs Individually: If you need to review logs for multiple jobs, do so one at a time. This will help you avoid the error and allow you to analyze each job's log in detail.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error is commonly encountered in transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Job Scheduling).
  Job Logs: Job logs can provide valuable information about job execution, including errors, warnings, and completion status.
  SAP Notes: If you encounter persistent issues or if the error message seems to be related to a specific bug, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to effectively manage and view job logs in SAP without encountering the RSBATCH017 error.