How To Fix RSBATCH033 - Wildcard '*' not permitted in message search

RSBATCH033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBATCH - Batch Manager for BW Processes

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Wildcard '*' not permitted in message search

What causes this issue?

Placeholder <LB>*</> is contained in search value &V2& in row &V1& of
the message search.
The use of placeholder <ZH>* </>is not supported in the message search.

System Response

The system removes character <ZH>*</> without substituting it.
If you only specify one part of the message, the system automatically
searches for all occurrences.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to search using a specific message number, message
class or message type, do not enter anything when you define the search
criteria.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSBATCH033 - Details

• The SAP error message RSBATCH033 indicates that a wildcard character (*) is not permitted in the message search criteria when you are trying to filter or search for messages in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of batch job monitoring or when you are trying to analyze job logs.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of a wildcard character (*) in the message search field when executing a transaction or report that does not support wildcards. In SAP, certain fields are designed to accept specific input formats, and using a wildcard can lead to ambiguity or performance issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Remove the Wildcard: Instead of using *, specify the exact text or message number you are looking for. For example, if you are searching for a specific error message, enter the complete message text or the relevant part of it without using