How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA717 - Select one employee from the list

SAWE_BO_SA717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Select one employee from the list

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SAWE_BO_SA717 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA717, which states "Select one employee from the list," typically occurs in the context of employee selection in SAP applications, particularly in modules related to Human Resources (HR) or Employee Self-Service (ESS). This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a single employee from a list but either no employee has been selected or multiple employees have been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user did not select any employee from the list.
  Multiple Selections: The user selected more than one employee, which is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed.
  User Interface Issue: There may be a problem with the user interface that prevents the selection from being registered correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select or view employee records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single Employee: Ensure that you select only one employee from the list. If you have selected multiple