How To Fix FB097 - &: Search string list empty

FB097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 097

• Message text: &: Search string list empty

What causes this issue?

For the previous search, the number of active search strings was blank.

System Response

The system issues a warning. The intrepretation of the note to payee
information is carried out without a search, using the standard
interpretation algorithm.

How to fix this error?

If search strings should be used, you must first assign and/or activate
them.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB097 - &: Search string list empty ?

  The SAP error message FB097, which states "Search string list empty," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document searches or when trying to execute certain functions that require a search string or criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Search Criteria: The user has not provided any search criteria or parameters in the relevant fields when trying to execute a search function.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is preventing the search criteria from being populated correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently cleared the search fields or not filled them out properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB097 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields for the search criteria are filled out correctly. Make sure that you have entered valid values in the search fields.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have