How To Fix /PLMU/UI_NAV005 - Enter a valid number for maximum entries for level expansion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_NAV -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter a valid number for maximum entries for level expansion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_NAV005 - Enter a valid number for maximum entries for level expansion ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_NAV005 Enter a valid number for maximum entries for level expansion typically occurs in the context of using the SAP User Interface (UI) for certain applications, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data or structures that allow for level expansion (like tree structures).
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects a numeric input for the maximum number of entries allowed for level expansion, but the input provided is either invalid (non-numeric) or out of the acceptable range. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a non-numeric value (e.g., letters or special characters).
  Out of Range Value: The number entered may exceed the maximum limit set by the system or be below the minimum required value.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration setting in the application that is not set correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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