42104 - Search started and saved under extract name &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Search started and saved under extract name &1.

What causes this issue?

The search for information objects was started in the background.

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?

You can display the search result for "&V1&" as follows:
In the initial screen choose <LS>Utilities</> -> <LS>Find</> ->
<LS>Display search result for info objects</>.
The dialog box <LS>Read search result</> appears.
Enter the name &V1&. If you stored the search as user-specific, mark
the <LS>User-specific</> field.
Start reading.
The Info Object List, in which the search result is displayed, appears.
You can go to the maintenance transaction for information objects from
this list.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42104 - Search started and saved under extract name &1. ?

  The SAP error message "42104 Search started and saved under extract name &1" typically indicates that a search operation has been initiated in the system, and the results have been saved under a specific extract name. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the search process has been initiated.
  Cause:
  
  Search Operation: The message is triggered when a search operation is executed in SAP, particularly in modules that involve data extraction or reporting.
  Extract Name: The &1 in the message represents the name of the extract under which the search results are saved. This is a placeholder for the actual extract name.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Extract Name: Review the extract name provided in the message to locate the saved search results. You can usually find this in the relevant transaction or report where the search was initiated.
  Access Saved Results: Navigate to the appropriate area in SAP to access the saved search results. This could involve going to a specific report or transaction code where the extract can be viewed or processed.
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure about how to access or interpret the saved search results, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access saved searches or extracts (e.g., SE16 for data extraction).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the saved search results.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional information related to the specific module or functionality you are using.
  Support: If you encounter issues accessing the saved search or if the message appears unexpectedly, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  In summary, the message is informational, and the next steps involve checking the extract name and accessing the saved search results accordingly.