How To Fix CIC_IB005 - Object search is not possible if the object family is not specified

CIC_IB005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CIC_IB - Message for the IBase Within CIC

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Object search is not possible if the object family is not specified

What causes this issue?

Objects are uniquely determined only through a combination of object ID
and <DS:GLOS.174908CC3712D51188020090273D34CB>object family</>. You
cannot perform a search without entering an object family.

System Response

No search will be performed.

How to fix this error?

Enter an object family.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CIC_IB005 - Object search is not possible if the object family is not specified ?

  The SAP error message CIC_IB005 indicates that an object search cannot be performed because the object family has not been specified. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Interaction Center (CIC) or when working with business objects in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified object family in the search criteria. In SAP, an object family is a classification that groups similar objects together, and it is necessary for the system to know which type of object you are trying to search for. Without this specification, the system cannot execute the search.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the object family is specified in your search criteria. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Search Parameters: Review the parameters you are using for the object search. Make sure that you have included the object family in your search criteria.
  
  
  Specify Object Family: If