How To Fix W-130 - Select exactly one column

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Select exactly one column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-130 - Select exactly one column ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W-130 Select exactly one column
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you are working with SAP reports, queries, or selection screens where the system expects you to select exactly one column (field) but you have either selected none or more than one column.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  In SAP Query or Ad Hoc Query tools, when defining output fields or selection criteria.
  When using certain report variants or selection screens that require a single column selection for sorting, filtering, or display purposes.
  When using ALV (ABAP List Viewer) or custom reports where a single column must be chosen for a particular operation (e.g., key field, sort field).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select exactly one column: Review the selection or configuration screen and ensure that you select only one column/field as required.
  If you have selected multiple columns, deselect the extras until only one remains.
  If no column is selected, choose one column to proceed.
  Check the instructions or help text on the screen to understand which column is expected.
  If you are developing or customizing reports, ensure that the logic enforces or guides the user to select exactly one column where necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  This is a warning message (W), so it may not stop processing but indicates that the selection is not as expected.
  
  
  The message is often encountered in SAP Query (transaction SQ01, SQ02, SQ03) or Ad Hoc Query.
  
  
  In ALV Grid or List display, this message can appear when setting sort criteria or key fields.
  
  
  If you are a developer, check the code or selection screen logic that triggers this message, usually something like:
  IF number_of_selected_columns <> 1.
    MESSAGE w130(00) WITH 'Select exactly one column'.
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or report you are using for more tailored guidance.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where you see this message, I can give more specific advice.