How To Fix SF202 - A sequential search is started when you press Enter

SF202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 202

• Message text: A sequential search is started when you press Enter

What causes this issue?

Folder(s) is/are not indexed.

System Response

Lengthy waiting times may occur.

How to fix this error?

Either wait or index by restricting the search to indexed folders or
by changing the folder headers to cause objects to be indexed.

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SF202 - Details

• The SAP error message SF202, which states "A sequential search is started when you press Enter," typically occurs in the context of searching for data in a list or table within the SAP system. This message indicates that the system is initiating a sequential search through the data records because the search criteria provided by the user are not specific enough to directly locate the desired record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Search Criteria: The user may not have entered enough specific information in the search fields, leading the system to perform a broader search.
  Data Volume: If the dataset is large, the system may default to a sequential search to find the relevant records.
  Field Configuration: Certain fields may not be indexed, which can lead to slower search performance and trigger a sequential search.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Search Criteria: To avoid the sequential search, try to provide more specific search criteria. For example, if you are searching for a