How To Fix WPPERS116 - Internal error: Multiple selection not possible for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPPERS - Personalization for Web Applications

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Internal error: Multiple selection not possible for field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPPERS116 - Internal error: Multiple selection not possible for field &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPPERS116 Internal error: Multiple selection not possible for field &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user or a program tries to perform a multiple selection (i.e., selecting multiple values or ranges) on a field that does not support multiple selections in the context of the transaction or report being executed.
  
  The field referenced by &1 is designed to accept only a single value.
  The selection screen or the underlying code attempts to pass multiple values or ranges for this field.
  This is often due to incorrect selection screen design or incorrect usage of selection parameters in custom code or standard SAP reports.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When executing reports or transactions related to Personnel Planning and Budgeting (WPPERS) or similar HR modules.
  When a selection screen parameter is defined as a single-value field but the user or program tries to input multiple values or ranges.
  When a custom enhancement or user exit incorrectly manipulates selection parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the selection screen:
  
  Verify the field &1 (the actual field name will be shown in the error message) on the selection screen.
  Ensure that the field is defined to accept only a single value (no multiple selection or ranges).
  If multiple selections are required, the field definition must be changed to allow multiple values or ranges (e.g., using SELECT-OPTIONS instead of PARAMETERS).
  
  
  
  Adjust user input:
  
  If the field is single-value only, instruct users to enter only one value.
  Avoid entering multiple values or ranges for that field.
  
  
  
  Check custom code or enhancements:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, review the code where the selection parameters are handled.
  Ensure that the code does not try to pass multiple values for a single-value field.
  Modify the code to handle single values or change the field to accept multiple values if business logic requires it.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to WPPERS116 for your specific SAP version.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field &1: The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual field name in the error message. Identify this field to focus your troubleshooting.
  Selection Screen Parameters:
  
  PARAMETERS allow only single values.
  SELECT-OPTIONS allow multiple values and ranges.
  
  
  Transaction/Report Context: This error is common in HR planning and budgeting reports (e.g., WPPERS transactions).
  Debugging Tip: Use the ABAP debugger to check the selection screen values and see where multiple values are being passed.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Multiple values/ranges passed for a field that only accepts a single value.
  
  
  Solution
  Restrict input to a single value or redefine the field to accept multiple values.
  
  
  Check
  Selection screen definitions, user input, custom code handling selection parameters.
  
  
  Related
  SAP HR Personnel Planning and Budgeting modules, selection screen programming concepts.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact field name or the transaction/report where this occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.