How To Fix PV297 - No object selected via matchcode

PV297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 297

• Message text: No object selected via matchcode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV297 - No object selected via matchcode ?

  The SAP error message PV297 "No object selected via matchcode" typically occurs when you are trying to select an object using a matchcode (a search help feature in SAP) but no valid objects are found based on the criteria you provided. This can happen in various transactions where matchcodes are used to search for data.
  Causes:
  
  No Matching Data: The most common cause is that there are no entries in the database that match the search criteria you have entered.
  Incorrect Search Criteria: The criteria you are using to search may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being returned.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain objects, which can result in no data being displayed.
  Data Not Yet Created: The object you are trying to select may not have been created yet in the system.
  Matchcode Configuration: There may be an issue with the matchcode configuration itself, such