How To Fix WFE_SURVEY_EDITOR001 - You can only select one option for a single choice question

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFE_SURVEY_EDITOR -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You can only select one option for a single choice question

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFE_SURVEY_EDITOR001 - You can only select one option for a single choice question ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFE_SURVEY_EDITOR001: You can only select one option for a single choice question
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow Survey or Survey Editor when a user tries to select more than one option for a question that is defined as a single choice question (i.e., a question where only one answer is allowed). The system enforces the question type constraints, so selecting multiple answers for a single choice question violates the survey's data integrity rules.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Single choice question: Only one answer option can be selected.
  Multiple choice question: Multiple answer options can be selected.
  
  If the question is configured as single choice but the user interface or input allows multiple selections (due to user error or a UI bug), this error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  User Action:
  
  Ensure that only one option is selected for the single choice question.
  Deselect any additional options before submitting the survey or saving the response.
  
  
  
  Survey Configuration Check:
  
  Verify the question type in the survey editor:
  
  If the question is intended to allow multiple selections, change the question type to multiple choice.
  If the question should be single choice, ensure the UI enforces this restriction (e.g., radio buttons instead of checkboxes).
  
  
  
  
  
  UI/Technical Fix:
  
  If the UI allows multiple selections for a single choice question due to a bug, report it to the technical team.
  Developers may need to fix the front-end control to restrict selection to one option only.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Add validation logic in the survey processing to prevent multiple selections for single choice questions before saving.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in SAP Workflow Survey or any SAP module that uses survey/questionnaire functionality.
  The error message is part of the survey editor validation to maintain data consistency.
  Check SAP Notes or support portal for any patches or updates if this error occurs unexpectedly.
  If customizing surveys, always align question types with the expected user input controls.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFE_SURVEY_EDITOR001
  
  
  Meaning
  Multiple options selected for a single choice question
  
  
  Cause
  User selected more than one option for a single choice question
  
  
  Solution
  Select only one option; or change question type to multiple choice if needed
  
  
  Prevention
  Proper UI controls and validation logic
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific SAP module or transaction where this occurs, please provide more context!