How To Fix RSBATCH018 - More than one line selected - only display details for first line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBATCH - Batch Manager for BW Processes

• Message number: 018

• Message text: More than one line selected - only display details for first line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBATCH018 - More than one line selected - only display details for first line ?

  The SAP error message RSBATCH018 indicates that when you are trying to display details for a batch job, more than one line has been selected, and the system is only able to show details for the first line. This typically occurs in transaction codes related to batch job management, such as SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the selection of multiple job entries in the job monitoring screen. When you select multiple jobs and attempt to view their details, SAP restricts the display to only the first selected job to avoid confusion and ensure clarity in the output.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Single Job: Instead of selecting multiple jobs, click on only one job entry to view its details. This will allow you to see the complete information without encountering the error.
  
  
  Use Job Selection Criteria: If you are looking for specific jobs, refine your selection criteria (e.g., by job name, user, or date) to narrow down the results. This way, you can select a single job more easily.
  
  
  Export or Print: If you need to analyze multiple jobs, consider exporting the job list to a spreadsheet or printing it out. You can then review the details outside of SAP.
  
  
  Batch Job Analysis: If you need to analyze multiple jobs, consider using transaction codes or reports that allow for batch processing or analysis of jobs, rather than trying to view them all at once in the job monitoring screen.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to batch job management include:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Job
  SM65: Job Overview
  SM66: Global Job Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to job monitoring and error messages. Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view job details. Lack of permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job management and monitoring, which can provide insights into best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to effectively manage and view batch job details in SAP without encountering the RSBATCH018 error.