How To Fix WF_CONT109 - Select One Line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF_CONT - Workflow Container, Definition Time and Runtime

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Select One Line

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  SAP Error Message: WF_CONT109 - Select One Line
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when a user is expected to select exactly one line (record) from a list or table, but either:
  
  No line is selected, or
  More than one line is selected.
  
  The workflow step or container expects a single object or entry to proceed, and the system enforces this by requiring a single selection.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During workflow task processing, especially when the task involves choosing an item from a list.
  In user decision steps or container assignments where a single object reference is mandatory.
  When a user interface (e.g., SAP GUI dialog or Web Dynpro) prompts for a selection but the user fails to select exactly one line.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Exactly One Line:
  
  When prompted, ensure you select exactly one line from the list.
  If multiple lines are selected, deselect all but one.
  If no line is selected, select one line.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Design:
  
  If you are a workflow developer or administrator, verify the workflow step or container definition.
  Ensure that the container element or task expects a single object and that the UI or selection screen enforces this.
  If multiple selections are valid, adjust the workflow container or step to accept multiple entries (e.g., a table or internal table instead of a single object).
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform users about the requirement to select exactly one line when performing the task.
  Provide clear instructions or UI hints.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow instance.
  Use SWI2_DIAG to diagnose the workflow step.
  Check the container values and the user action to see what was selected.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WF_CONT (Workflow Container)
  Message Number: 109
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Tasks
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for "WF_CONT109" or "Select One Line" in the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes or patches.
  Workflow Container: The container element involved usually expects a single object reference (e.g., Object or ObjectID).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF_CONT109 - Select One Line
  
  
  Cause
  No line or multiple lines selected instead of exactly one line
  
  
  Solution
  Select exactly one line; adjust workflow if multiple selections are needed
  
  
  Where
  Workflow task user decision or container assignment
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI2_DIAG
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or transaction you are working with), I can help with more specific guidance.