How To Fix WX501 - Please enter values in full

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Please enter values in full

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX501 - Please enter values in full ?

  SAP Error Message: WX501 - "Please enter values in full"
  
  Cause:
  The error message WX501 typically occurs in SAP when a user enters partial or incomplete values in a field that requires a full or complete entry. This often happens in selection screens, input fields, or search helps where the system expects the entire value (e.g., a full material number, customer number, or other key fields) rather than a partial or abbreviated input.
  For example:
  
  Entering only part of a material number when the system expects the full material number.
  Providing an incomplete customer or vendor code.
  Using wildcards or partial strings in fields that do not support them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Complete Values:
  
  Ensure that you enter the full and exact value required by the field. Check the expected format and length of the input.
  
  
  Check Field Help (F4):
  
  Use the F4 help (search help) to find the correct full value if you are unsure about the exact entry.
  
  
  Avoid Partial Entries or Wildcards:
  
  Do not use partial entries or wildcards in fields that do not support them.
  
  
  Consult Field Documentation:
  
  Review the field’s documentation or tooltip to understand the expected input format.
  
  
  Check Input Format:
  
  Sometimes, the field may require a specific format (e.g., leading zeros, uppercase letters). Make sure to follow the format.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WX (related to screen or input validation)
  Common Modules: This message can appear in various SAP modules wherever strict input validation is enforced, such as MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), FI (Financial Accounting), etc.
  Transaction Codes: Can appear in transactions involving master data maintenance, selection screens, or data entry screens.
  Debugging: If you are a developer or consultant, check the screen field properties and input validation logic in the ABAP program or screen flow logic (Dynpro) to understand why partial entries are rejected.
  
  
  Summary:
  WX501 - "Please enter values in full" means the system requires a complete and exact input value. To resolve it, provide the full value as expected by the system, using search helps if necessary, and avoid partial or wildcard entries in fields that do not allow them.