How To Fix WSAM_SHMAE021 - No plant search criteria entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No plant search criteria entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE021 - No plant search criteria entered ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: WSAM_SHMAE021 - No plant search criteria entered
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to perform a search or execute a transaction that requires plant-specific data, but no plant search criteria have been entered or selected. The system expects at least one plant to be specified to filter or limit the data scope, and without it, the search or process cannot proceed.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Material master data searches filtered by plant.
  Inventory or stock-related queries.
  Plant-specific reports or transactions.
  Any custom or standard SAP application where plant is a mandatory search parameter.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter at least one valid plant in the search criteria or selection screen before executing the transaction or search.
  Steps:
  
  
  Check the selection screen:
  
  Look for the field labeled "Plant" or similar. It might be a single plant input or a range/multiple selection.
  
  
  Enter valid plant(s):
  
  Input the plant code(s) relevant to your search or transaction. If you are unsure of the plant codes, you can use the search help (F4) to find valid plants.
  
  
  Execute the transaction again:
  
  After entering the plant(s), proceed with the transaction or search. The error should no longer appear.
  
  
  If plant is optional but system requires it:  
  
  Check if there is a configuration or user exit that enforces plant input.
  Consult with your SAP functional consultant or Basis team to verify if any custom validation is active.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes where this might appear:  
  
  MM03 (Display Material) with plant-specific views  
  MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand)  
  MMBE (Stock Overview)  
  Custom reports or Z-programs involving plant data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  There might be SAP Notes related to this message if it appears unexpectedly or due to a system bug. Check the SAP Support Portal with the message ID WSAM_SHMAE021.
  
  
  Search Help:
  
  Use F4 help on the plant field to ensure correct plant codes are used.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, if a user lacks authorization for certain plants, the system might not display plants in the search help, leading to no plant being entered. Verify user authorizations for plant access.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.