How To Fix QAM049 - Search is supported only if code specified fully

QAM049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QAM - General Message Class for Quality Issue Management

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Search is supported only if code specified fully

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM049 - Search is supported only if code specified fully ?

  The SAP error message QAM049 ("Search is supported only if code specified fully") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP when a user attempts to perform a search for a quality-related object (like inspection lots, quality notifications, etc.) without providing a complete code or identifier.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system requires a fully specified code (like a complete material number, inspection lot number, etc.) for the search operation, but the user has provided an incomplete or partial code. This is a safeguard to ensure that the search returns accurate and specific results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QAM049 error, you should:
  
  
  Provide Complete Codes: Ensure that you are entering the full and correct code for the object you are trying to search. For example, if you are searching for an inspection lot, make sure to enter the complete inspection lot number.
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the input fields in the search