How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL086 - You cannot search using wildcards

/SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: You cannot search using wildcards

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/SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL086 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL086 indicates that you cannot use wildcards in your search criteria when trying to execute a certain function in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a specific format for input fields, and wildcards (like * or %) are not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Restrictions: The system is designed to prevent the use of wildcards in certain fields to ensure that the search is precise and efficient. This is often the case in fields that require exact matches or specific formats.
  Field Type: The field you are trying to search may be defined in a way that does not support wildcard searches, such as numeric fields or specific character fields.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that restrict the use of wildcards for certain operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Wildcards: Check the input you are providing and remove any wildcards. Ensure