How To Fix W0101 - User exit module is empty, but additional search criteria are set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 101

• Message text: User exit module is empty, but additional search criteria are set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0101 - User exit module is empty, but additional search criteria are set ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W0101 User exit module is empty, but additional search criteria are set
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a user exit module (a custom enhancement point in SAP) is expected to be called or used, but the actual user exit module is not implemented or is empty (i.e., no code or logic is provided). However, additional search criteria or parameters have been set/configured that imply the user exit should be active.
  In other words, the system detects that additional search criteria are configured which require a user exit to process them, but the user exit itself is missing or not implemented.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During search helps or selection screens where additional search criteria are configured.
  When a user exit is referenced in the configuration but the corresponding function module or include is not implemented.
  In custom developments or enhancements where the exit is