How To Fix VR404 - Specify search string in 'To' field only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Specify search string in 'To' field only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR404 - Specify search string in 'To' field only ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VR404: Specify search string in 'To' field only:
  
  Error Message: VR404 - Specify search string in 'To' field only
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you enter a search string (wildcard or partial value) in the 'From' field of a range selection, instead of the 'To' field, during a search or selection process in SAP. 
  In SAP selection screens or search helps, when specifying a range, the system expects the 'From' field to contain a specific value or the lower limit of the range, and the 'To' field to contain the upper limit or a search string (wildcard). If a search string (like * or %) is entered in the 'From' field, the system cannot process it properly and throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The 'From' field should be a fixed starting value or left blank.
  The 'To' field can contain a search string or wildcard to specify the upper limit or pattern.
  This design helps SAP to correctly interpret the range and perform the search.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the search string only in the 'To' field.
  
  For example, if you want to search for all values starting with 'A', leave the 'From' field blank or enter the lowest possible value, and enter A* or A% in the 'To' field.
  
  
  Do not use wildcards or partial strings in the 'From' field.
  
  
  If you want to search for a single value, enter it in the 'From' field and leave the 'To' field blank.
  
  
  Review the selection criteria and adjust the input accordingly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in selection screens, search helps, or range selections in SAP modules like MM, SD, FI, etc.
  The error message text is:
  
  "Specify search string in 'To' field only"
  SAP Note references or documentation on selection screen input validation may provide additional insights.
  If you are developing custom selection screens or search helps, ensure the input validation logic enforces this rule.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VR404 - Specify search string in 'To' field only
  
  
  Cause
  Search string or wildcard entered in 'From' field instead of 'To' field
  
  
  Solution
  Enter search string only in 'To' field; 'From' field should be specific or blank
  
  
  Context
  Occurs during range selection or search help input
  
  
  
  
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