How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE096 - Enter a plant for the Search function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Enter a plant for the Search function

What causes this issue?

A material search cannot be performed because you did not specify a
plant for the search.

System Response

The selected function is not called.

How to fix this error?

You have to specify a plant when you start the material search using any
of the following:
Enter the plant in the <LS>Plant</> field of the application from which
you call the Enhanced Material Search function.
Assign a default plant to your user profile using the parameter ID
<ZH>WRK</> from the <LS>Parameters </>tab in the Maintain User Profile
function (transaction SU3).
Enter a plant in the popup that appears when the Enhanced Material
Search function is called
In the Purchase Order and Purchase Requisition functions you can also
enter a plant in the personal settings for these applications.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE096 - Enter a plant for the Search function ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE096: "Enter a plant for the Search function":
  
  Error Message
  WSD_MESSAGE096: Enter a plant for the Search function
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you attempt to use a search function in an SAP transaction or application that requires a Plant to be specified as a mandatory input, but the Plant field is left empty.
  
  The search or selection screen is designed to filter or limit results based on the Plant.
  Without specifying the Plant, the system cannot perform the search because the scope is undefined or too broad.
  This is common in modules like MM (Materials Management), WM (Warehouse Management), PP (Production Planning), or SD (Sales and Distribution) where plant-specific data is critical.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error:
  
  
  Enter a valid Plant code in the Plant input field before executing the search.
  
  The Plant must be a valid and active plant in your SAP system.
  You can use the F4 help (search