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 expected to handle extra logic but is left empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Implement the User Exit Module:
  
  Check the user exit or enhancement spot where the module is supposed to be implemented.
  Implement the required logic in the user exit function module or include.
  Ensure that the user exit processes the additional search criteria properly.
  
  
  
  Remove Additional Search Criteria:
  
  If the user exit is not needed, remove or deactivate the additional search criteria from the configuration.
  This will prevent the system from expecting a user exit module.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration in transaction codes related to search helps or selection criteria.
  Ensure that the settings are consistent: if additional search criteria are set, the user exit must be implemented.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Development Team:
  
  If unsure about the purpose of the user exit or additional criteria, consult the functional or technical team responsible for the enhancement.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Exits: User exits are enhancement points provided by SAP to add custom code without modifying the standard SAP code.
  Search Helps: Search helps can be enhanced with additional search criteria that require custom logic in user exits.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SMOD / CMOD for user exits  
  SE37 for function modules  
  SE38 or SE80 for includes and programs  
  Search help configuration via SE11 or SHD0
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Message W0101 warns that additional search criteria are set but the user exit module to handle them is empty.
  Fix: Implement the user exit or remove the additional search criteria.
  This ensures that the system can properly process the search criteria without missing logic.
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact user exit or function module to implement, please provide the context or transaction where this message appears.