How To Fix W_DFE014 - Run further restrictions for items with initial values


W_DFE014 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

  • Message number: 014

  • Message text: Run further restrictions for items with initial values

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE014 - Run further restrictions for items with initial values ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_DFE014: Run further restrictions for items with initial values:
    
    SAP Message: W_DFE014
    Text: Run further restrictions for items with initial values
    
    Cause
    This warning message typically occurs in the context of Data Flow Engine (DFE) or Data Transfer processes in SAP, especially when dealing with initial values in item fields during data processing or migration.
    
    The system has detected that some items have initial (empty or zero) values in certain fields.
    These initial values might affect the correctness or completeness of the data processing.
    The message suggests that additional restrictions or filters should be applied to handle these items properly.
    It often appears during data validation, data transfer, or data transformation steps where the system expects non-initial values for certain fields.
    
    
    When does it occur?
    
    During data migration or data load processes using tools like LSMW, BAPIs, or IDocs.
    When running data validation or consistency checks in modules like FI, CO,

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