How To Fix CJ018 - Cannot search in the selected column

CJ018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot search in the selected column

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to search for this object. You can search for the
following objects:
In scheduling
Level
WBS element

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

In structure planning
Level
WBS element
Activity
Activity element
Description

System Response

It is not possible to search for this object.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the objects listed above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CJ018 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ018 ("Cannot search in the selected column") typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using transaction codes related to project structures, such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Project Definition).
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Column Configuration: The column you are trying to search in may not be configured to allow searching. This can happen if the column is not indexed or if it is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the column may not support the search operation you are attempting. For example, if you are trying to search for a string in a numeric column.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform searches in that specific column.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent searching in that column.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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