How To Fix SF954 - & : Asterisk may not be followed by characters &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 954

• Message text: & : Asterisk may not be followed by characters &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF954 - & : Asterisk may not be followed by characters & ?

  The SAP error message SF954, which states "Asterisk may not be followed by characters," typically occurs in the context of SAP's query or reporting tools, particularly when using wildcard characters in selection criteria. This error indicates that there is an issue with how the asterisk (*) wildcard is being used in your input.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when an asterisk is used incorrectly in a selection field. In SAP, the asterisk is a wildcard that represents any number of characters. However, it cannot be followed by any other characters directly. For example, using *abc or *xyz* would trigger this error because the asterisk is not at the end of the input or is followed by other characters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should check the input fields where you are using the asterisk wildcard. Here are some steps to follow:
  
  
  Review Input Fields: Go through the selection criteria where you have used the asterisk.