How To Fix WSAM_SHMAE014 - Enter at least one material search criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSAM_SHMAE - Message class for SRS enhanced mat search and ATP request

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter at least one material search criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE014 - Enter at least one material search criterion ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSAM_SHMAE014 – Enter at least one material search criterion
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to perform a material search in SAP (for example, in the SAP Easy Access screen or a specific transaction like MM03, MM01, or a custom search help) without entering any search criteria. The system requires at least one input field to filter the materials; otherwise, it cannot execute the search because it would potentially return an unmanageably large dataset.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The message is triggered by the material search help (SHMAE = Search Help Material).
  The system expects the user to specify at least one field (e.g., material number, material description, material group, plant, etc.) to narrow down the search.
  This prevents performance issues and helps users find relevant materials quickly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  When the error message appears, enter at least one search criterion in the material search screen.
  Common fields to enter include:
  
  Material Number (full or partial)
  Material Description (partial text)
  Material Group
  Plant
  Material Type
  
  
  After entering one or more criteria, execute the search again.
  If you want to search broadly, use wildcard characters (e.g., * or %) in the description or material number fields to widen the search but still provide some filter.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a standard validation to improve system performance and user experience.
  If you frequently need to search without criteria, consider creating a custom search help or report that can handle such requests more efficiently.
  In some cases, the search help might be customized or enhanced by your SAP team; check with your SAP functional consultant if you believe the behavior should be different.
  The message text can be found in transaction SE91 by entering the message class WSAM_SHMAE and message number 014.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WSAM_SHMAE014
  
  
  Meaning
  No material search criteria entered
  
  
  Cause
  User tried to search materials without any filter criteria
  
  
  Solution
  Enter at least one search criterion before executing the search
  
  
  Related Transactions
  MM01, MM02, MM03, custom material search helps
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help with a specific transaction or custom search help, please provide more details!