How To Fix M8611 - Please specify the search string only in the FROM field

M8611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Please specify the search string only in the FROM field

What causes this issue?

You entered data in the fields <LS>From</> and <LS>To</> and selected
the field <LS>String</>.

How to fix this error?

If you want to search via a "From-To" range cancel your entry in the
field <LS>String</>.
If you want to search for a string, cancel the entry in the field
<LS>To</>.

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M8611 - Details

• The SAP error message M8611, which states "Please specify the search string only in the FROM field," typically occurs in the context of material master data or inventory management when a user is trying to perform a search or query but has incorrectly filled out the search criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user has entered search criteria in both the "FROM" and "TO" fields, which is not allowed for certain search operations.
  Field Misconfiguration: The search fields may not be configured correctly in the transaction or report being used.
  User Error: The user may not be aware of the requirement to only use the "FROM" field for the search string.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8611 error, follow these steps:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you are only entering a search string in the "FROM" field and leaving the "TO" field blank.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help