How To Fix CRM_BOL020 - Search was not executed; Check the search criteria

CRM_BOL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BOL - Message Class for Business Object Layer

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Search was not executed; Check the search criteria

What causes this issue?

At least one of the search criteria is invalid.
For example, if you use the search operator "is between", you must
always specify two search values.
If you use comparative operators such as "is greater than" or "is less
than", you cannot use wildcards '*'. You can only use a wildcard '*' in
conjunction with the operator 'is'.
Furthermore, the character '+' may not be used in the search argument of
some wildcard searches.

System Response

The search was not executed.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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 CRM_BOL020 - Search was not executed; Check the search criteria ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BOL020 indicates that a search operation was not executed due to issues with the search criteria. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) applications, particularly when using the Business Object Layer (BOL) framework.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Search Criteria: The search criteria provided may not match any existing records in the database. This could be due to incorrect values, formats, or missing mandatory fields.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the underlying data that prevent the search from being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data being searched.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the BOL or the underlying data model that prevent the search from being executed.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as system performance problems, database connectivity issues, or other system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Search Criteria: Review the search criteria you are