How To Fix EU364 - The search string only contains wildcards (escape character is #)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 364

• Message text: The search string only contains wildcards (escape character is #)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU364 - The search string only contains wildcards (escape character is #) ?

  The SAP error message EU364, which states "The search string only contains wildcards (escape character is #)," typically occurs when a search operation is performed using a string that consists solely of wildcard characters. In SAP, wildcards are often used in search queries to represent any character or sequence of characters, but if the search string is entirely made up of wildcards, the system cannot process the request meaningfully.
  Cause:
  
  Only Wildcards Used: The search string provided consists only of wildcard characters (e.g., *, ?, etc.) without any actual characters to search for.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered a search string that does not include any specific criteria, leading to this error.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a configuration issue in the search function or the way the search parameters are being passed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Modify the Search String: Ensure that the search string includes actual characters along with any wildcards. For example, instead of using *, use A* or *B* to search for entries that start with 'A' or contain 'B'.
  Check Input Fields: Review the input fields in the search function to ensure that they are populated correctly and not left blank or filled with only wildcards.
  Use Escape Character: If you need to include a wildcard as a literal character in your search, use the escape character # to indicate that the wildcard should not be treated as a wildcard. For example, if you want to search for the string *, you would enter #*.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or module you are using to understand the expected input format for search strings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wildcards in SAP: In SAP, common wildcards include:
  
  * - Represents any number of characters.
  ? - Represents a single character.
  
  
  Escape Character: The escape character # is used to treat the following character as a literal rather than a wildcard.
  SAP Notes and Community: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Community for similar issues and solutions provided by other users or SAP support.
  
  By ensuring that your search string is correctly formatted and includes specific criteria, you should be able to resolve the EU364 error and perform your search successfully.