How To Fix MDG_HDB_SEARCH023 - Only the equals operator is supported in the search rule set

MDG_HDB_SEARCH023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_HDB_SEARCH -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Only the equals operator is supported in the search rule set

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MDG_HDB_SEARCH023 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH023 indicates that there is an issue with the search rule set configuration in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, this error arises when a search rule is defined using operators other than the equals operator (=). In the context of MDG, the search functionality is typically limited to equality checks for certain fields, and using other operators (like >, <, LIKE, etc.) is not supported.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of unsupported comparison operators in the search rule set. This can happen if:
  
  The search rule is incorrectly configured to use operators other than =.
  There is a misunderstanding of the allowed operators for the specific fields being searched.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Review the Search Rule Set: Go to the configuration of the search rule set in your MDG system.
  Check Operators: Ensure that all conditions in the search rule set use the equals