How To Fix SF205 - When you press Enter, multiple folders may be searched sequentially

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 205

• Message text: When you press Enter, multiple folders may be searched sequentially

What causes this issue?

You have start a search process which may require considerable
run-time.

System Response

When you press Enter, a sequential search of the folders with no index
takes place. If there are many such folders, the search may take a long
time.

How to fix this error?

If possible, please qualify your folder selection further.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF205 - When you press Enter, multiple folders may be searched sequentially ?

  The SAP error message SF205 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to perform a search operation that involves multiple folders. The message indicates that the system is set to search through multiple folders sequentially, which can lead to performance issues or unexpected behavior if not handled properly.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SF205 is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to search through multiple folders, which can lead to inefficiencies or conflicts if the folders contain similar or overlapping data.
  
  
  Performance Issues: Searching through multiple folders can slow down the system, especially if the folders contain a large number of records or if the network connection is slow.
  
  
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently triggered a search that involves multiple folders, either by selecting the wrong options or by not specifying the search criteria clearly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SF205 error,