How To Fix /PLMB/SEA020 - Search criteria not defined; cannot execute search

/PLMB/SEA020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/SEA -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Search criteria not defined; cannot execute search

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/PLMB/SEA020 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/SEA020 Search criteria not defined; cannot execute search typically occurs in the context of the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when trying to execute a search function without having defined the necessary search criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Criteria: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not defined any search criteria before attempting to execute a search. This could be due to a user oversight or a configuration issue.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search functionality in the PLM module, such as missing or incorrectly set parameters.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain search functionalities, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Define Search Criteria: Ensure that you have defined the necessary search criteria before executing the search. This typically involves filling out the required fields in the search screen.
  Check Configuration: If you are