How To Fix KW860 - Search term "&" could not be found

KW860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Search term "&" could not be found

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KW860 - Details

• The SAP error message KW860, which states "Search term '&' could not be found," typically occurs when a user attempts to search for a term in the SAP system that does not exist in the search term database. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using the SAP Material Management (MM) module or other areas where search terms are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Search Term: The search term you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the term has not been created.
  Incorrect Search Criteria: The search criteria may not match any existing entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view certain search terms.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the search terms are supposed to be updated from another system or module, there may be synchronization issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Search Term: Verify that the search term