How To Fix FDT_CHANGE_INFO173 - Search tree setting 'allow no match' was set to false

FDT_CHANGE_INFO173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CHANGE_INFO - FDT: Changes info in object for different versions

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Search tree setting 'allow no match' was set to false

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CHANGE_INFO173 - Search tree setting 'allow no match' was set to false ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CHANGE_INFO173 indicates that the search tree setting for "allow no match" has been set to false. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or Flexible Data Transfer (FDT) functionalities, which are used for data management and transfer tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system is configured to not allow matches for certain search criteria, and a search operation is performed that does not yield any results. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  The search criteria provided do not match any existing records.
  The configuration settings for the search tree are set to restrict results to only those that have matches.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Search Criteria: Ensure that the search criteria you are using are correct and that they should indeed yield results. Double-check the values being searched against.
  
  
  Modify Search Tree Settings:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings,