How To Fix /SMB/ACTV013 - Invalid selection. Select only one option.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/ACTV -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Invalid selection. Select only one option.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/ACTV013 - Invalid selection. Select only one option. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/ACTV013 Invalid selection. Select only one option. typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems, particularly when a user is trying to make a selection in a dialog or screen that requires a single option to be selected, but multiple options are selected instead.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user may have inadvertently selected more than one option in a list or dropdown that is designed to accept only a single selection.
  User Interface Design: The interface may not clearly indicate that only one option can be selected, leading to confusion.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have clicked multiple options without realizing that the system only allows one.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selections: Go back to the selection screen and ensure that only one option is selected. Deselect any additional options that may have been selected.
  Clear Selections: If there is an option to clear all selections, use that to reset the choices and then select the desired option again.
  Check Documentation: Refer to the user manual or help documentation for the specific transaction or screen to understand the selection requirements better.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to navigate the interface and make selections correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system is configured correctly and that there are no customizations that might be affecting the selection process.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, user roles and permissions can affect what options are available for selection. Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.