How To Fix W5118 - Please enter at least one service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Please enter at least one service

What causes this issue?

You wish to save an entry sheet that does not contain any services.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify the desired services.

Procedure for System Administrators

What causes this issue?

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5118 - Please enter at least one service ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5118 - Please enter at least one service
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are trying to proceed in a transaction or screen where the system expects you to enter at least one service item or service line, but none has been entered. Typically, this occurs in processes related to service management, service orders, or service confirmations where the system requires at least one service to be specified before saving or proceeding.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or processing a service order or service confirmation.
  When entering data in service-related transactions (e.g., IW31, IW32, or similar).
  When the system expects service line items but none are provided.
  Possibly in sales documents or service contracts where service items are mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter at least one service item: Make sure to input at least one valid service line or service item in the relevant section of the transaction.
  Check the service item details: Ensure that the service item is complete with all mandatory fields filled.
  Review the document type or configuration: Sometimes, the system configuration or document type settings require at least one service item. Verify if this is the case.
  If no service is applicable: If you believe no service should be entered, check with your business process or SAP configuration team to adjust the validation logic or document type settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), so it may allow you to continue after acknowledging it, but it is generally best practice to comply.
  Commonly seen in Plant Maintenance (PM), Customer Service (CS), or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules when dealing with service-related documents.
  Check transaction logs or SAP notes if the message appears unexpectedly.
  If customizing is involved, check the message control settings in the relevant application area.
  
  
  Example:
  In transaction IW31 (Create Service Order), if you try to save a service order without entering any service items in the operations tab, SAP will issue message W5118 prompting you to enter at least one service.
  
  If you need more specific guidance, please provide the transaction code or process where the message appears.