How To Fix AUNIT_BROWSER005 - Enter the search options to search for the ABAP Unit tests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUNIT_BROWSER - ABAP Unit browser and Favorite editor

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter the search options to search for the ABAP Unit tests

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUNIT_BROWSER005 - Enter the search options to search for the ABAP Unit tests ?

  The SAP error message AUNIT_BROWSER005 typically indicates that the system requires you to enter search options to find ABAP Unit tests. This message is part of the ABAP Unit testing framework in SAP, which is used for unit testing of ABAP programs.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to access the ABAP Unit test browser without specifying any search criteria. The system expects you to provide parameters to filter the tests you want to view or execute. If no criteria are provided, the system cannot proceed with the search, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter the required search options in the ABAP Unit test browser. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Open the ABAP Unit Test Browser: Navigate to the transaction code for the ABAP Unit test browser (usually SE80 or SAT).
  
  
  Enter Search Criteria: In the search options, you can specify various parameters such as:
  
  Test Class Name: Enter the name of the test class you want to search for.
  Package: Specify the package if you want to limit the search to a specific package.
  Test Method: If you are looking for a specific test method, you can enter its name.
  Other Filters: Depending on your needs, you can use other filters available in the search options.
  
  
  
  Execute the Search: After entering the necessary criteria, execute the search to retrieve the relevant ABAP Unit tests.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Unit Testing: ABAP Unit is a framework for unit testing in ABAP. It allows developers to write and execute tests for their code to ensure functionality and correctness.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator) and SE24 (Class Builder) for managing ABAP classes and tests.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ABAP Unit testing and best practices for writing unit tests.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after entering the search options, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the ABAP Unit tests and that the tests are properly defined in the system.