How To Fix RSM225 - 'From-value' has wild card '*'; 'to-value' has to be blank (EQ only)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 225

• Message text: 'From-value' has wild card '*'; 'to-value' has to be blank (EQ only)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM225 - 'From-value' has wild card '*'; 'to-value' has to be blank (EQ only) ?

  The SAP error message RSM225 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria used in a report or transaction where a wildcard character (*) is used in the "From-value" field, but the "To-value" field is not blank. This is a restriction in certain selection criteria where the use of wildcards is only valid when the "To-value" is left empty.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use a wildcard (*) in the "From-value" field of a selection screen.
  The "To-value" field is filled with a value, which is not allowed when using wildcards in the "From-value".
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust your selection criteria:
  
  Remove the Wildcard: If you do not need to use a wildcard, you can simply enter a specific value in the "From-value" and "To-value" fields.
  Clear the To-value: If you want to use a wildcard in the "From-value", you must leave the "To-value" field blank. This means you should only specify the "From-value" with the wildcard and ensure that the "To-value" is empty.
  
  Example:
  
  
  If you have:
  
  From-value: ABC*
  To-value: XYZ
  
  This will trigger the error. Instead, you should have:
  
  From-value: ABC*
  To-value: (leave this blank)
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in selection screens for reports or transactions where range selections are made.
  The wildcard * is used to represent any sequence of characters, and it is often used in searches to broaden the results.
  Always check the documentation or help text for the specific transaction or report you are using, as it may provide additional context on valid input formats.
  
  By following the above steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM225 error and proceed with your SAP transaction or report.