How To Fix EDESK_UI_WD078 - Specify a filter

EDESK_UI_WD078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_UI_WD - Engineering Desktop: User Interface Web Screen

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Specify a filter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_UI_WD078 - Specify a filter ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_UI_WD078: "Specify a filter" typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the Web Dynpro framework, particularly when a user is trying to execute a search or query without providing the necessary filter criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the application expects the user to specify certain filter parameters to narrow down the search results, but these parameters are either missing or not properly defined. This can happen due to:
  
  User Input: The user did not fill in the required fields before executing the search.
  
  Configuration Issues: The application might be misconfigured, leading to the requirement of filters that are not clearly indicated to the user.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the application that prevent the filters from being recognized or applied correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory filter fields are filled out before executing the