How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE054 - Multiple selection not permitted for material creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Multiple selection not permitted for material creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE054 - Multiple selection not permitted for material creation ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE054: Multiple selection not permitted for material creation:
  
  Error Message
  WSD_MESSAGE054: Multiple selection not permitted for material creation
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you attempt to create multiple materials simultaneously using a transaction or function module that only supports single material creation at a time. In other words, the system expects a single material number or a single set of data for material creation, but multiple entries or selections have been provided.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Using a transaction or interface designed for single material creation but inputting multiple material numbers or multiple selection criteria.
  Batch input or upload programs that are not designed to handle multiple materials in one go.
  User interface screens or custom programs that do not support multiple selections for material creation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input:
  
  Ensure that only one material number or one set of material creation data is entered at a time.
  If you are using a selection screen, restrict the selection to a single entry.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Tools for Mass Creation:
  
  If you need to create multiple materials, use SAP tools designed for mass material creation, such as:
  
  LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)
  BAPIs for material creation (e.g., BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA) in a loop for multiple materials.
  Batch input sessions or IDocs designed for mass material creation.
  SAP standard transactions like MM01 only allow single material creation per session.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Custom Programs:
  
  If this error arises in a custom program or report, adjust the logic to process materials one by one or implement batch processing logic.
  
  
  
  Check User Input Screens:
  
  If the error occurs in a user interface, restrict the selection options or add validation to prevent multiple selections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction MM01: Standard SAP transaction for creating a single material.
  BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA: BAPI to create or change material master data programmatically.
  LSMW: Tool for data migration, supports mass creation of materials.
  Batch Input Sessions: Can be used to automate multiple material creations.
  SAP Notes and documentation related to material master data creation and mass upload.
  
  
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  Error
  WSD_MESSAGE054: Multiple selection not permitted for material creation
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to create multiple materials at once in a process that supports only single.
  
  
  Solution
  Use single material input or appropriate mass creation tools (LSMW, BAPI, batch input).
  
  
  Related Tools
  MM01, BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEDATA, LSMW, batch input sessions
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, custom program, interface), I can help tailor the solution further.