How To Fix FOPCS203 - Several persons found matching search string

FOPCS203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCS - Messages for Structure Setup

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Several persons found matching search string

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPCS203 - Several persons found matching search string ?

  The SAP error message FOPCS203 ("Several persons found matching search string") typically occurs when a search for a person (such as a vendor, customer, or employee) returns multiple results that match the search criteria. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in those related to financials, human resources, or logistics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Search Criteria: The search string you entered is too broad or not specific enough, leading to multiple matches in the database.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple records in the system that match the search criteria, such as multiple employees with similar names or multiple vendors with similar identifiers.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to handle ambiguous searches effectively, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Search Criteria: 
  
  Try to make your search more specific by adding additional parameters (e.g., last name, first name, employee ID, etc.) to narrow down the results.
  Use wildcards (like *) judiciously to broaden or narrow your