How To Fix RSM802 - Search not possible. Select a node in the tree

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Search not possible. Select a node in the tree

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM802 - Search not possible. Select a node in the tree ?

  The SAP error message "RSM802 Search not possible. Select a node in the tree" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to perform a search operation in a hierarchical structure, such as a tree view, but have not selected a valid node or element from that tree.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Node Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a node in the tree structure before attempting to perform a search. The system requires a context (a specific node) to execute the search.
  Invalid Node: The selected node may not be valid for the search operation you are trying to perform.
  Tree Structure Issues: There may be issues with the tree structure itself, such as it not being fully loaded or having no nodes available for selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Node: Ensure that you have selected a valid node in the tree structure before