How To Fix CJ320 - It is not possible to search in this column

CJ320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 320

• Message text: It is not possible to search in this column

What causes this issue?

You have selected a column in which the search function is not
supported.
In the WBS overview the search function is available in the following
columns:

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

Level
WBS element
Description

System Response

The search cannot be continued.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ320 - It is not possible to search in this column ?

  The SAP error message CJ320, which states "It is not possible to search in this column," typically occurs in the context of project management or when working with project-related data in SAP, particularly in transaction codes related to project structures, such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Field Configuration: The column you are trying to search in may not be configured to allow searching. This can happen if the field is not indexed or if it is not part of the search criteria defined in the system.
  
  
  Data Type Restrictions: The data type of the column may not support search operations. For example, certain fields may be designed for display purposes only and not for searching.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform searches on specific fields or columns.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical