How To Fix W8813 - &1 entries were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 813

• Message text: &1 entries were found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8813 - &1 entries were found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W8813 &1 entries were found:
  
  SAP Message: W8813 &1 entries were found
  
  1. Cause
  The message W8813 &1 entries were found is a warning message (indicated by the "W" at the start of the message number) that typically appears during data processing or data validation steps in SAP. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual number of entries found.
  This message usually occurs when the system performs a search or validation and finds multiple entries matching the criteria, where perhaps only one or none was expected. It is not an error that stops processing but a warning to inform the user or developer that multiple entries exist.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  When searching for master data records (e.g., customers, vendors, materials) and multiple records match the search criteria.
  During data migration or upload, when duplicate entries are detected.
  When validating data consistency and multiple related entries are found.
  
  
  2. Solution
  Since this is a warning message, the solution depends on the context in which it appears:
  
  Review the entries found: Check the list of entries that the system found. Determine if multiple entries are valid or if duplicates exist that need to be cleaned up.
  Refine search criteria: If the system found multiple entries because the search criteria were too broad, narrow down the criteria to get a unique result.
  Data cleanup: If duplicates are found and they are not supposed to exist, perform data cleansing to remove or merge duplicates.
  Adjust program logic: If this message appears during a custom program or report execution, consider handling the multiple entries appropriately in the code (e.g., by selecting the correct entry or prompting the user).
  Ignore if acceptable: If multiple entries are expected and do not cause issues, this warning can be safely ignored.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: W88 (You can check transaction SE91 to see the full text and details of the message)
  Transaction Codes: The message can appear in various transactions depending on the module and process (e.g., data migration tools, master data maintenance, reports).
  Debugging: Use debugging or logs to identify which entries are found and why multiple entries exist.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or OSS for any known issues related to this message in your specific module or process.
  Customizing: Sometimes, customizing or validation rules can be adjusted to prevent unwanted duplicates.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8813 &1 entries were found
  
  
  Type
  Warning
  
  
  Cause
  Multiple entries found matching criteria
  
  
  Effect
  Informational warning, no stop in processing
  
  
  Solution
  Review entries, refine search, clean duplicates, adjust logic
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.