How To Fix WS368 - Check your entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Check your entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS368 - Check your entries ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS368 Check your entries
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS368 typically occurs during data entry or processing in SAP when the system detects invalid or inconsistent input data. This message is a generic prompt indicating that one or more fields contain incorrect or incomplete information that does not meet the validation rules defined in the system.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Entering data in an incorrect format (e.g., wrong date format, invalid characters).  
  Missing mandatory fields or incomplete data entries.  
  Data that violates business rules or validation checks (e.g., invalid material number, incorrect plant code).  
  Inconsistent or conflicting data entries (e.g., posting to a closed period, invalid combination of fields).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS368 Check your entries error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Input Data:
  
  Carefully check all the fields you have entered. Look for missing mandatory fields, incorrect formats, or invalid values.
  
  
  Check Field-Specific Help:
  
  Use the F1 help on the fields to understand the expected input format and valid values.
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that referenced master data (e.g., material numbers, vendor codes, cost centers) exist and are active in the system.
  
  
  Check Business Rules:
  
  Verify that the data complies with business rules, such as valid posting periods, allowed combinations of fields, and authorization restrictions.
  
  
  Use SAP Logs and Details:
  
  Sometimes, the error message is accompanied by additional details or logs. Check the application log (transaction SLG1) or the short dump (transaction ST22) if applicable.
  
  
  Correct the Entries and Retry:
  
  After identifying and correcting the invalid entries, try to save or post the data again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in various transactions depending on the module (e.g., MM, SD, FI). Identifying the transaction helps narrow down the cause.  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS368 for specific scenarios or module-specific issues.  
  User Authorization: Sometimes, insufficient user permissions can cause validation failures. Check user roles and authorizations if data seems correct.  
  Custom Validations: If your system has custom validations or user exits, these might trigger WS368 if data does not meet custom criteria.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Invalid or incomplete data entries violating SAP validation rules.  
  Solution: Review and correct the input data, ensure master data validity, comply with business rules, and check for additional error details.  
  Additional Help: Use SAP help, F1 field help, logs, and SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where WS368 occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.