How To Fix 1B032 - Result of search help is not clear

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B - BKK: General Texts

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Result of search help is not clear

What causes this issue?

The F4 help you requested cannot supply any clear values for the current
field.
All values are displayed, with no restrictions.
Field &v1& had no entry when you selected it.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B032 - Result of search help is not clear ?

  The SAP error message 1B032 ("Result of search help is not clear") typically occurs when a search help (a feature in SAP that provides a list of possible values for a field) returns multiple values, but the system cannot determine which one to use. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user is trying to enter data in a field that uses a search help, and the search help returns more than one possible entry without a clear selection.
  Causes:
  
  Ambiguous Search Help: The search help is configured in such a way that it returns multiple entries, and the system cannot automatically determine which one to select.
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user may not have provided enough criteria to narrow down the search results.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search help or the underlying database table.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refine Search Criteria: When using the search help, try to provide more specific criteria to narrow down the results. This can help the system return a single, clear result.
  Check Search Help Configuration: If you have access to the configuration, check the search help definition in transaction SE11 or SE80. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the underlying tables are properly defined.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried by the search help.
  Use a Different Search Help: If available, try using a different search help that may provide clearer results.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the search help configuration.
  Debugging: If you have the necessary permissions, you can debug the search help to see how it is processing the input and why it is returning multiple results.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to search helps and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and improve the clarity of the search help results in your SAP system.