How To Fix WA861 - & not possible for multiple selection (select one entry)

WA861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 861

• Message text: & not possible for multiple selection (select one entry)

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WA861 and the issue "not possible for multiple selection (select one entry)":
  
  SAP Error Message WA861
  Message Text:
  Not possible for multiple selection (select one entry)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user tries to perform an action or execute a function module/report/transaction that expects a single selection or single entry but the user has made multiple selections or entries.
  In SAP, some screens, reports, or functions are designed to handle only one selection at a time. If multiple entries are selected or passed as input parameters, the system throws this error to prevent ambiguous processing.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Selecting multiple entries in a selection screen or list where only one is allowed.
  Passing multiple values to a function module or report parameter that expects a single value.
  Using a multiple selection option in a field that does not support it.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Select Only One Entry:
  Review your selection and ensure that only