How To Fix CL493 - The search criteria are not appropriate for an efficient search

CL493 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 493

• Message text: The search criteria are not appropriate for an efficient search

What causes this issue?

The search criteria are not appropriate for an efficient search. Enter
more criteria.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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CL493 - Details

• The SAP error message CL493, which states "The search criteria are not appropriate for an efficient search," typically occurs when the search parameters you are using in a transaction or report are too broad or not specific enough. This can lead to performance issues, as the system may struggle to process a large volume of data based on the criteria provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Broad Search Criteria: The search parameters may be too general, leading to a large dataset being processed.
  Missing Key Fields: Important fields that would help narrow down the search may not be included in the criteria.
  Inefficient Indexing: The database may not be optimized for the search criteria being used, leading to inefficient data retrieval.
  Data Volume: The volume of data in the system may be too large for the search criteria provided, causing performance issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Search Criteria: Narrow down the search parameters to be more specific. For example, instead of searching for