How To Fix CRM_BRF_SEARCH018 - Transaction type must be specified for predecessor search object case

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BRF_SEARCH - Search Expression: Message Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Transaction type must be specified for predecessor search object case

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BRF_SEARCH018 - Transaction type must be specified for predecessor search object case ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BRF_SEARCH018 indicates that a transaction type must be specified for a predecessor search object case in the context of Business Rule Framework (BRF) in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute a search operation that requires a specific transaction type, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transaction Type: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction type is not defined or is missing in the configuration of the predecessor search object.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the BRF rules or the search object itself, leading to the system not being able to identify the required transaction type.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the search object or transaction types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Transaction Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the predecessor search object in the BRF.
  Ensure