How To Fix SDME_CON008 - The search term was not found

SDME_CON008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_CON - General Table Control Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The search term was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_CON008 - The search term was not found ?

  The SAP error message SDME_CON008: The search term was not found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with search functionalities, such as searching for materials, customers, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Search Term: The most common cause of this error is that the search term you are using does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect input, or the term simply not being created in the database.
  Data Not Maintained: The relevant master data (like customer or material data) may not be maintained or may have been deleted.
  Search 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search functionality in SAP, such as missing search criteria or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Search Term: Double-check the search term you