How To Fix MM080 - Generic searches are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Generic searches are not allowed

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a specific material number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM080 - Generic searches are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MM080 ("Generic searches are not allowed") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when a user attempts to perform a search using a generic search term that is not permitted in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as when searching for materials, vendors, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Generic Search Terms: The search term used is too generic or does not match the expected format. For example, using wildcards or incomplete terms that do not correspond to specific entries in the database.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to disallow generic searches for certain fields or transactions to ensure data integrity and performance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform searches that include generic terms.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM080 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Use Specific Search Terms: Instead