How To Fix HRPAO_SEARCH012 - For "Master Data Application" all search categories must have object type

HRPAO_SEARCH012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_SEARCH - Messages for SEARCH within masterdata application

• Message number: 012

• Message text: For "Master Data Application" all search categories must have object type

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HRPAO_SEARCH012 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_SEARCH012 typically occurs in the context of the Master Data Application within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the search categories in the Master Data Application. Specifically, it suggests that all search categories must have an associated object type defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Object Type: One or more search categories in the Master Data Application do not have an object type assigned to them.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for the search categories in the SAP system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the Master Data Application, they may not be correctly configured to handle the search categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAO_SEARCH012 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Search Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the Master Data Application.
  Ensure that