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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W+ -
Message number: 581
Message text: Only enter items if one single area is selected
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W+581
- Only enter items if one single area is selected ?SAP Error Message:
W+581 – Only enter items if one single area is selected
Cause:
This warning message appears when you try to enter items in a transaction or report that requires the selection of exactly one single area (such as a sales area, plant, storage location, or similar organizational unit), but multiple areas or no area at all have been selected.
In other words, the system expects a single, unambiguous area to process the entered items correctly. If multiple areas are selected, the system cannot determine where to assign the items, leading to this warning.
When does it occur?
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Message | W+581 Only enter items if one single area is selected |
Cause | Multiple or no areas selected where only one is allowed |
Solution | Restrict selection to exactly one area before entering items |
Module | Common in SD, MM, WM, or other area-specific modules |
Type | Warning (can proceed but not recommended) |
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