How To Fix VHU01157 - Select only one line for this function

VHU01157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHU01 - Message ID for Master Data Maintenance Packing Objects

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Select only one line for this function

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VHU01157 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  VHU01157 - Select only one line for this function
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to execute a function or action in SAP that requires exactly one line (one item or one entry) to be selected, but the user has either selected multiple lines or none at all. The system expects a single line selection to proceed with the operation.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  Typically seen in transaction codes related to vehicle management, sales documents, or any list processing where a function is designed to work on a single record.
  For example, in vehicle handling or sales order processing, if you try to perform an action like "Change," "Display," or "Delete" that is meant for one item but multiple items are selected, this error will appear.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select exactly one line:
  Before executing the function, ensure that only one line/item is selected in the list or table.
  
  
  Deselect other lines:
  If multiple lines are selected, deselect