How To Fix /SAPAPO/INC_MD018 - Enter search criteria

/SAPAPO/INC_MD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INC_MD -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter search criteria

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/SAPAPO/INC_MD018 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INC_MD018 Enter search criteria typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific search criteria, but none have been provided. This error is common in scenarios where the system expects input parameters to filter the data being retrieved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered any search criteria in the selection screen of the transaction or report.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that requires input without realizing it.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the default values for search criteria are not set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Search Criteria: The most straightforward solution is to ensure that you fill in the required fields on the selection screen before executing the transaction or report.
  Check Required Fields: Review the documentation or help text associated with the transaction to identify which fields