How To Fix CRM_ORDER_DEDUP002 - Illegal search criterion for duplicate check encountered

CRM_ORDER_DEDUP002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER_DEDUP - Deduplication Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Illegal search criterion for duplicate check encountered

What causes this issue?

Method &V1& of class &V2& returned an illegal criterion (&V3&) for the
duplicate search.

System Response

The application ignores the illegal criterion in its search for
duplicates.

How to fix this error?

Perform one of the following activities:
Correct method &V1& of class &V2& so it only returns allowed search
criteria (as defined in structure &V4&).
Assign a different implementing search class in customizing for the
transaction type and transaction category of your document (view
CRMV_ORDER_DEDUP).

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER_DEDUP002 - Illegal search criterion for duplicate check encountered ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER_DEDUP002 indicates that there is an illegal search criterion for a duplicate check encountered in the CRM system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to check for duplicate entries based on certain criteria, but the criteria provided are not valid or do not conform to the expected format.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Search Criteria: The criteria used for the duplicate check may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to incorrect field names, data types, or values.
  
  Configuration Issues: The duplicate check configuration in the CRM system may not be set up properly, leading to conflicts when the system attempts to perform the check.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or malformed entries that do not meet the expected criteria for the duplicate check.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments in the CRM system, they