How To Fix MDG_ES_SEARCH029 - Use of wildcard and invalid operators not supported in fuzzy search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ES_SEARCH - Messages for Enterprise Search Enablement of MDG

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Use of wildcard and invalid operators not supported in fuzzy search

What causes this issue?

Fuzzy mode search does not support invalid operators and the wildcard
search.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This can be due to one of the following reasons:
You have used invalid operators for fuzzy mode in the search criteria.
You have used a wildcard for fuzzy mode in the search criteria.

How to fix this error?

If fuzzy mode is enabled, only the 'is' operator is supported. Proceed
using only the 'is' operator, without a wildcard.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ES_SEARCH029 - Use of wildcard and invalid operators not supported in fuzzy search ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ES_SEARCH029 indicates that there is an issue with the use of wildcards or invalid operators in a fuzzy search within the Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform a search using characters or operators that are not supported by the fuzzy search functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Use of Wildcards: The fuzzy search in SAP MDG does not support the use of wildcard characters (like * or ?) in the search query. Users may inadvertently include these characters when trying to broaden their search.
  Invalid Operators: The search query may contain operators that are not recognized by the fuzzy search engine, such as logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) or other special characters.
  Incorrect Search Syntax: The search string may not conform to the expected syntax for fuzzy searches, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Wildcards: Ensure that the search query does not include any wildcard characters. Instead