How To Fix /SMB/SC_MAIN072 - Do you really want to overwrite selection &1-&2?

/SMB/SC_MAIN072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SC_MAIN -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Do you really want to overwrite selection &1-&2?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN072 - Do you really want to overwrite selection &1-&2? ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN072 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business Suite when a user attempts to overwrite an existing selection or data set. The message prompts the user to confirm whether they really want to overwrite the specified selection range (indicated by &1 and &2).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to save or modify a selection that already exists in the system.
  The system detects that the action will result in the loss of existing data or selections.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Confirm Overwrite: If you are sure that you want to overwrite the existing selection, you can confirm the action. This usually involves clicking "Yes" or "OK" in the prompt.
  
  
  Review Existing Selections: If you do not want to overwrite the existing selection, review the current selections to determine if you can modify your new selection instead.