How To Fix S#209 - Select either one value only or the full authorization

S#209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Select either one value only or the full authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#209 - Select either one value only or the full authorization ?

  The SAP error message S#209, which states "Select either one value only or the full authorization," typically occurs in the context of authorization checks within SAP systems. This error is related to the way authorizations are defined and how they are being applied in a particular transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to select multiple values for a field that is restricted to either a single value or a full authorization. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Authorization Objects: The user is trying to access a report or transaction that requires specific authorizations, and the selection criteria do not match the expected input format.
  Selection Screen: The selection screen of a report or transaction may have fields that are designed to accept either a single value or a wildcard (full authorization), but not both.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization objects or roles assigned