How To Fix UA_SM1068 - Select only one category as initial category

UA_SM1068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Select only one category as initial category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_SM1068 - Select only one category as initial category ?

  The SAP error message UA_SM1068, which states "Select only one category as initial category," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with the assignment of categories to objects or items in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to assign multiple categories as the initial category for a classification object. In SAP, only one category can be designated as the initial category for a given object, and trying to select more than one leads to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UA_SM1068 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Category Selection: Go back to the screen where you are assigning categories. Ensure that you are selecting only one category as the initial category.
  
  
  Deselect Additional Categories: If you have selected multiple categories, deselect all but one. Make sure that the category you want to set as the initial category is the only one selected.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments,