How To Fix RSSRC003 - String contains wildcard '*', but not at beginnning

RSSRC003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSRC - Search in Logs

• Message number: 003

• Message text: String contains wildcard '*', but not at beginnning

What causes this issue?

The character string you are searching for, &V1&, contains the
placeholder * but not as the first character in the character string.

System Response

The system <ZH>only</> finds positions where the first characters are
exactly character string '&V1&'.
If there are additional characters before '&V1&', the system does
<ZH>not</> find these.

How to fix this error?

Add an additional placeholder * at the beginning of the character string
you are searching for.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSSRC003 - Details

• The SAP error message RSSRC003 indicates that there is an issue with the use of wildcard characters in a string, specifically the asterisk (*). This error typically arises in the context of selection criteria or filters where wildcards are used to match patterns in strings.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the asterisk wildcard is used in a string but is not positioned at the beginning of the string. In SAP, the asterisk can be used as a wildcard to represent any sequence of characters, but its placement is significant. The system expects the wildcard to be at the beginning of the string if it is to be used effectively for pattern matching.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should check the string where the wildcard is being used and ensure that if you intend to use the asterisk as a wildcard, it should be placed at the beginning of the string. Here are the