How To Fix MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER023 - Set search criteria before searching the application log.

MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER - Flexible Hierarchy message class

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Set search criteria before searching the application log.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER023 - Set search criteria before searching the application log. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER023 indicates that you are trying to search the application log without having set the necessary search criteria. This typically occurs in the context of using the application log functionality in SAP, where specific parameters must be defined before executing a search.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to execute a search in the application log without specifying the required search criteria. The application log is designed to store messages generated by various processes, and to retrieve relevant logs, you need to provide specific filters such as date, time, user, object, etc.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Set Search Criteria: Before executing the search, ensure that you have filled in the necessary fields in the search criteria section. This may include:
  
  Date range
  Time range
  User ID
  Object type
  Message type
  Other relevant filters
  
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Make sure that all mandatory fields are filled out. If there are any fields marked as