How To Fix IGN_SEARCH_API100 - Search criteria missing for search &2 (search application &1)

IGN_SEARCH_API100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IGN_SEARCH_API - Messages for Calling Search Framework

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Search criteria missing for search &2 (search application &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IGN_SEARCH_API100 - Search criteria missing for search &2 (search application &1) ?

  The SAP error message IGN_SEARCH_API100 indicates that there is a problem with the search criteria when trying to execute a search in a specific search application. The message typically states: "Search criteria missing for search &2 (search application &1)," where &1 represents the search application and &2 represents the specific search criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the search function is called without providing the necessary search criteria. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  User Input: The user did not enter any search parameters in the search interface.
  
  Configuration Issues: The search application may not be properly configured to accept the search criteria.
  Technical Issues: There may be a bug or issue in the underlying code or configuration that prevents the search criteria from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IGN_SEARCH_API100 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Ensure that the user has entered valid search criteria in the search fields. If the fields are