How To Fix SDX709 - When calling the target editor precisely one line must be specified

SDX709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDX - Mass Data Transfer Workbench Using BAPIs

• Message number: 709

• Message text: When calling the target editor precisely one line must be specified

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SDX709 - Details

• The SAP error message SDX709, which states "When calling the target editor precisely one line must be specified," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module when you are trying to edit or process a target object (like a sales order, delivery, or billing document) but the system expects a single line item to be selected for editing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The most common cause of this error is that the user has selected multiple line items in a list or table when the system expects only one line item to be selected for editing.
  No Selection: Alternatively, if no line item is selected, the system will also throw this error because it cannot determine which item to edit.
  Incorrect Navigation: Sometimes, navigating to the target editor without a proper selection can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single Line Item: Ensure that you select exactly one line item from