How To Fix WXPB223 - Several cells are selected; select one cell only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Several cells are selected; select one cell only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB223 - Several cells are selected; select one cell only ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXPB223 - Several cells are selected; select one cell only
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP GUI when you are working with ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grids or table controls and try to perform an action that requires a single cell selection, but multiple cells or a range of cells are currently selected.
  For example, if you right-click or try to execute a function that expects only one cell to be selected, but you have highlighted multiple cells or rows, the system will raise this message.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The ALV grid control allows users to select cells, rows, or columns.
  Certain functions or context menu options are designed to work only when exactly one cell is selected.
  Selecting multiple cells or rows causes ambiguity for the function, hence the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select only one cell: Click on a single cell to ensure only one cell is selected before performing the action.
  Clear multiple selections: If multiple cells or rows are selected, click outside the selection or press Ctrl + Click on selected cells to deselect them.
  Check user interaction: Make sure the user is not dragging to select multiple cells unintentionally.
  Programmatic handling (for developers):  
  
  In ABAP code, check the selection count before proceeding with operations that require a single cell.
  Use methods like get_selected_cells or get_selected_rows and validate the count.
  Provide user-friendly messages or disable functions when multiple selections are detected.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in ALV Grid Control (CL_GUI_ALV_GRID) or Table Control scenarios.
  It helps maintain data integrity and prevents ambiguous operations.
  If you are customizing or enhancing ALV functionality, always validate the selection count.
  SAP Note or documentation references for ALV grid control selection handling may provide additional insights.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Multiple cells selected when only one is allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Select a single cell before performing the action.
  
  
  Context
  ALV Grid Control or Table Control in SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider checking the specific ALV implementation or custom code that triggers this message.