Message type: E = Error
Message class: TR - Change and Transport System
Message number: 258
Message text: Enter the generic name range &1 without "*"
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TR258
- Enter the generic name range &1 without "*" ?The SAP error message TR258, which states "Enter the generic name range &1 without ''", typically occurs in the context of transaction codes or when working with certain SAP functionalities that require the specification of a name range. This error indicates that the system expects a generic name range to be entered without using wildcard characters like "".
Cause: The error is triggered when a user attempts to input a name range that includes a wildcard character. In SAP, wildcards are often used for searching or filtering data, but in this specific case, the system requires a more precise input without any wildcard characters.
Solution: To resolve this error, follow these steps: Remove Wildcards: Ensure that you are entering the name range without any asterisks () or other wildcard characters. For example, if you were trying to enter a range like "ABC", change it to just "ABC". Check Input Format: Make sure that the input format
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