How To Fix RECASH004 - Search strategy &2 is not active (search field: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECASH - Search Field and Search Strategy

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Search strategy &2 is not active (search field: &1)

What causes this issue?

You want to use search strategy &V2& to find possible input values for
search field &V1&. This search strategy is <ZH>not</> active.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

There is probably an inconsistency in Customizing. Ask your system
administrator to activate the search strategy or to create another
search strategy. The technical name of the search field is &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECASH004 - Search strategy &2 is not active (search field: &1) ?

  The SAP error message RECASH004 indicates that a search strategy is not active for a specific search field. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's cash management or related modules where search strategies are used to retrieve data based on certain criteria.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The search strategy specified (denoted by &2) is not activated in the system.
  The search field (denoted by &1) is not configured correctly or is not linked to an active search strategy.
  There may be a configuration issue in the settings related to the search strategy in the relevant module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Search Strategy Activation:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to the section where search strategies are defined (e.g., for cash management, it might be under Financial Accounting or Treasury).
  Ensure that the search strategy &2 is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Search Field Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the search field &1 to ensure it is correctly set up and linked to the active search strategy.
  Make sure that the search field is valid and that there are no typos or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Activate the Search Strategy:
  
  If the search strategy is not active, you may need to activate it. This usually involves setting the appropriate flags or options in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the search functionality again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RECASH004 error message in your SAP system.