How To Fix CRM_BRF_SEARCH001 - Search attribute must not be specified twice

CRM_BRF_SEARCH001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BRF_SEARCH - Search Expression: Message Class

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Search attribute must not be specified twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BRF_SEARCH001 - Search attribute must not be specified twice ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BRF_SEARCH001 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of search attributes in the Business Rule Framework (BRF) for a CRM application. Specifically, it means that a search attribute has been specified more than once in the search criteria, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Search Attributes: The same search attribute has been added multiple times in the search configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the BRF rules or search criteria setup, leading to the same attribute being referenced more than once.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model or the structure of the search criteria has been altered, it might inadvertently lead to duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Search Criteria:
  
  Go to the BRF configuration where the search attributes are defined.
  Check the list of search attributes and ensure that no attribute is