How To Fix SH501 - Select one documentation class using 'X'

SH501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Select one documentation class using 'X'

What causes this issue?

Either you selected no documentation class or you selected both.

How to fix this error?

Enter an X in one field only.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH501 - Select one documentation class using 'X' ?

  The SAP error message SH501, which states "Select one documentation class using 'X'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's documentation management or when working with documentation classes in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a specific documentation class but has not received a valid input.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Selection Made: The user did not select any documentation class when prompted.
  Invalid Input: The input provided does not match any of the expected documentation classes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of documentation classes in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SH501 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Documentation Class:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select a valid documentation class by marking it with an 'X'. This is typically done in a selection screen where multiple classes are listed.
  
  
  
  Check for Valid Options:
  
  Make sure that the documentation classes