How To Fix SF201 - Only searches by class & are possible in the current repository

SF201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Only searches by class & are possible in the current repository

What causes this issue?

This file only contains objects that have been indexed in the
specified information class.

System Response

Nothing is found in any other information class.

How to fix this error?

Change information class or folder.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF201 - Only searches by class & are possible in the current repository ?

  The SAP error message SF201, which states "Only searches by class & are possible in the current repository," typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors or other SAP applications when there is an issue with the search functionality, particularly when trying to perform a search that is not supported by the current configuration or repository.
  
  Cause:
  
  Repository Configuration: The error often indicates that the current repository is configured to only allow searches by specific classes or categories. This could be due to limitations in the data model or the way the repository is set up.
  Search Parameters: The search parameters being used may not align with the allowed search criteria for the repository. For example, if you are trying to search for a type of data that is not indexed or categorized correctly, this error may arise.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the search operation, leading