How To Fix HCMFAB_EMPL_SEARCH002 - Datatype &1 not supported. Field &2 cannot be used as search field

HCMFAB_EMPL_SEARCH002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCMFAB_EMPL_SEARCH - Employee Search

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Datatype &1 not supported. Field &2 cannot be used as search field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCMFAB_EMPL_SEARCH002 - Datatype &1 not supported. Field &2 cannot be used as search field ?

  The SAP error message HCMFAB_EMPL_SEARCH002 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field being used in an employee search function within the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. Specifically, the error states that the datatype of a certain field is not supported, which means that the field cannot be utilized as a search criterion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The field you are trying to use as a search field has a data type that is not compatible with the search functionality. This could be due to the field being a complex type, a custom field, or a field that is not indexed for search purposes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the HCM module that do not allow certain fields to be used in searches.
  Field Definition: The field may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may not be intended for search operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Data