How To Fix W8318 - Select a suitable entry

W8318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Select a suitable entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8318 - Select a suitable entry ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W8318 - Select a suitable entry
  
  
  Cause:
  The message W8318 "Select a suitable entry" typically appears when a user tries to enter or select a value in a field (often a dropdown or search help field) that is not valid or not recognized by the system. This can happen if:
  
  The entered value does not exist in the allowed list of entries.
  The user manually typed a value instead of selecting from the provided list.
  The search help or value help (F4 help) is not properly configured or the data behind it is missing or incomplete.
  The field expects a specific format or a predefined set of values, and the input does not match.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the F4 Help (Value Help):
  Instead of typing the value manually, press F4 or click the dropdown/search help button to select a valid entry from the list.
  
  
  Check the Allowed Entries:
  Verify the list of valid entries for the field. This can be