How To Fix PWWW600 - Please enter a search criterion

PWWW600 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Please enter a search criterion

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PWWW600 - Details

• The SAP error message "PWWW600 Please enter a search criterion" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a search in a transaction or application without providing the necessary search criteria. This error is common in various SAP modules where search functionality is required, such as in the SAP GUI or web applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user tries to execute a search without entering any parameters or criteria.
  The search fields are left blank, which prevents the system from processing the request.
  The search functionality requires at least one field to be filled out to return results.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the "PWWW600 Please enter a search criterion" error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Search Criteria: Ensure that you fill in at least one of the required search fields before executing the search. This could be a specific ID, name, date, or any other relevant parameter depending on the context of the search.
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review