How To Fix TB849 - Your selection conditions correspond to at most one entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Your selection conditions correspond to at most one entry

What causes this issue?

You specified selection conditions for a single entry and not for a key
area.

System Response

The system will, at most, select one entry, because you have not
specified a key area.

How to fix this error?

If you want to select a key area, enter a key pattern that is generic
at the right-hand end. This means that the generic search character '*'
may only occur as the last character in the key pattern (like the key
pattern for a transport request entry). Note also that an empty space
before the entire key pattern is interpreted as a sequence of spaces,
and not as a placeholder for any characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB849 - Your selection conditions correspond to at most one entry ?

  The SAP error message TB849 ("Your selection conditions correspond to at most one entry") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a selection of data, but the criteria you have specified in your selection screen result in either no entries or only one entry being found in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Narrow Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered are too specific, leading to a situation where only one or no records match the criteria.
  Data Availability: There may be a lack of data in the database that meets the selection criteria you have specified.
  Incorrect Field Values: You may have entered incorrect or invalid values in the selection fields.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to limited results.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the values you have entered in the selection screen. Try broadening your criteria to see if more entries can be retrieved.
  Check Data: Ensure that the data you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by running a query or report with less restrictive criteria.
  Use Wildcards: If applicable, use wildcards (e.g., * or %) in your selection fields to broaden the search.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you suspect that the issue is related to data availability or authorization, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate further.
  Check for Filters: Ensure that there are no additional filters or settings applied that might limit the results.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes where selection criteria are used, such as reports, queries, or data extraction tools.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the expected input and output.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TB849 error and successfully retrieve the desired data.