How To Fix CMS_COMMON114 - No matching values found in search help for specified search criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 114

• Message text: No matching values found in search help for specified search criteria

What causes this issue?

No values are maintained in the system for the field specified in the
search help.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON114 - No matching values found in search help for specified search criteria ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COMMON114 ("No matching values found in search help for specified search criteria") typically occurs when a user attempts to use a search help (a feature that provides a list of possible values for a field) but the criteria entered do not match any available entries in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Search Criteria: The user may have entered search criteria that do not correspond to any existing records in the database.
  Data Not Available: The data that the search help is supposed to retrieve may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to no results being returned.
  Configuration Issues: The search help may not be properly configured or linked to the correct database table or view.
  Filters Applied: There may be filters applied in the search help that restrict the results based on certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Search Criteria: Ensure that the search criteria entered are correct and relevant. Try using broader or different criteria to see if results are returned.
  Verify Data Availability: Check if the data you are searching for actually exists in the database. You can do this by querying the relevant table directly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Check Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration of the search help in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly set up to pull data from the appropriate source.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying tables or SE80 (Object Navigator) to review the search help configuration.
  Debugging: If you have the necessary permissions, you can debug the search help to see what criteria are being passed and why no results are being returned.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.