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.

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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 help) to find the correct Plant code if you are unsure.
  
  
  
  If the Plant field is not visible or editable:
  
  Check if the screen variant or user parameters restrict the Plant input.
  Contact your SAP administrator to ensure that the Plant field is available and mandatory as per business requirements.
  
  
  
  If you believe the Plant should not be mandatory for your search:
  
  Review the configuration or program logic with your SAP functional consultant or developer.
  It might be possible to adjust the search help or screen settings to make the Plant optional, but this depends on business rules.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Plant (WERKS): A key organizational unit in SAP representing a manufacturing location, warehouse, or distribution center.
  Search Helps (F4 Help): SAP provides search helps to assist users in selecting valid entries for fields like Plant.
  Modules affected: MM, WM, PP, SD, and others where plant-specific data is relevant.
  Transaction examples: ME21N (Purchase Order), MB51 (Material Document List), LT01 (Create Transfer Order), etc.
  
  
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  Error
  WSD_MESSAGE096: Enter a plant for the Search function
  
  
  Cause
  Plant field is empty but required for search
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid Plant before searching; use F4 help if needed
  
  
  Notes
  Plant is a mandatory filter in many SAP searches
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.