How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE018 - Select industry sector

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Select industry sector

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE018 - Select industry sector ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE018: Select industry sector
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system requires the user to specify an Industry Sector but it has not been entered or selected. The Industry Sector is a mandatory field in various SAP master data and configuration screens, such as when creating or changing a customer master record (in transaction XD01/XD02) or vendor master, or during certain business partner setups.
  The Industry Sector helps SAP determine the relevant fields, data screens, and business rules applicable to the master data being maintained. Without this information, the system cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Industry Sector:
  
  When prompted by this message, you need to select an appropriate Industry Sector from the available options. This is usually done via a dropdown list or search help (F4 help) on the Industry Sector field.
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the Industry Sector field is missing or not prompting correctly, verify the configuration in IMG under:
  
  SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Define Industry Sectors
  
  Ensure that the relevant Industry Sectors are defined and assigned properly.
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance:
  
  When creating or changing master data (e.g., customer or vendor), make sure to enter the Industry Sector in the initial screen or the relevant tab.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Industry Sector (Branchen) in SAP:
  
  It categorizes business partners according to their industry, such as Chemicals, Retail, Banking, etc. This categorization influences the data screens and fields shown during master data maintenance.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  Customer Master: XD01 (Create), XD02 (Change), XD03 (Display)  
  Vendor Master: XK01, XK02, XK03  
  Business Partner: BP
  
  
  
  IMG Path for Industry Sector Configuration:
  
  SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Define Industry Sectors
  
  
  F4 Help:
  
  Use the F4 help on the Industry Sector field to see the list of valid industry sectors.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Industry Sector not selected but required.  
  Solution: Select the appropriate Industry Sector from the list before proceeding.  
  Check: Configuration of Industry Sectors in IMG if issue persists.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.