How To Fix WN233 - Please enter one value only

WN233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Please enter one value only

What causes this issue?

You set the 'always on material group basis' indicator and also entered
a value-only material. In this case, the system is not able to decide
which of the two entries it should use.

System Response

If the 'always on material group basis' indicator is set, the system
uses the material group material of the current material group as the
default value.
If you entered a value-only material, this is entered after the check
for the selected material groups.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the indicator or delete the entry for the value-only material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN233 - Please enter one value only ?

  The SAP error message WN233 ("Please enter one value only") typically occurs when a user attempts to input multiple values in a field that is designed to accept only a single value. This can happen in various contexts within SAP, such as during data entry in transactions, configuration settings, or report generation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field in question is configured to accept only one value, but the user has entered multiple values (e.g., a list of items or multiple selections).
  Incorrect Input Format: The input format may not be adhered to, leading the system to interpret the input as multiple values.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple options or entered a delimiter (like a comma) that the system interprets as multiple entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the field where the error occurred and ensure that only one value is entered. Remove any additional entries or delimiters.
  Use Selection Criteria: If you need to