How To Fix W+580 - Only enter areas if one single catalog is selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 580

• Message text: Only enter areas if one single catalog is selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+580 - Only enter areas if one single catalog is selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+580 Only enter areas if one single catalog is selected
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when you try to enter or maintain areas in a transaction related to catalogs (such as in classification or material master data) but have selected more than one catalog at the same time. The system requires that you select only one catalog if you want to enter or modify areas because areas are specific to a single catalog.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Catalogs in SAP are used to group characteristics and classes.
  Areas are subdivisions or sections within a catalog.
  When multiple catalogs are selected, the system cannot determine which catalog's areas you want to work with.
  Therefore, it restricts the user to select only one catalog to avoid ambiguity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select only one catalog before entering or maintaining areas.
  If you need to work with multiple catalogs, handle them one at a time.
  Review your selection criteria or filters in the transaction to ensure only a single catalog is selected.
  If you are using a custom program or report, adjust the logic to restrict catalog selection to one.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in transactions related to classification (CL20N, CL24N) or catalog maintenance.
  The message number is W+580, where "W" indicates a warning.
  You can check the message text and details in transaction SE91 by entering message class W+5 and message number 580.
  SAP Help and documentation on Classification System and Catalog Management provide more context on catalogs and areas.
  If you encounter this message during batch processing or custom developments, ensure the selection screen or input parameters enforce single catalog selection.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Multiple catalogs selected when entering areas, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Select only one catalog before entering or maintaining areas.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  CL20N, CL24N, catalog maintenance transactions.
  
  
  Message Class/Number
  W+5 / 580
  
  
  
  
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