How To Fix VY201 - Select one object only

VY201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Select one object only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY201 - Select one object only ?

  The SAP error message VY201 ("Select one object only") typically occurs in the context of transaction processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or related modules. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select only one object (such as a sales order, delivery, or billing document) for processing, but multiple objects have been selected instead.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user has selected more than one item in a list or table where only a single selection is allowed.
  Incorrect Transaction Usage: The transaction being used may not support batch processing or multiple selections for the specific action being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VY201 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Single Selection: Ensure that you only select one object at a time. If you are in a list view, click on a single row or item to highlight it before proceeding.
  Review Transaction: Check