How To Fix SF280 - Invalid search term or incorrect logic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Invalid search term or incorrect logic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF280 - Invalid search term or incorrect logic ?

  The SAP error message SF280, which states "Invalid search term or incorrect logic," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP SuccessFactors system, particularly when dealing with search functionalities, such as in the Employee Central or Recruiting modules. This error indicates that the search criteria or logic used in a query is not valid or cannot be processed by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Search Terms: The search terms entered may not match any existing data in the system. This could be due to typos, incorrect spelling, or using terms that do not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Logic: The logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) used in the search query may be incorrectly applied, leading to an invalid search expression.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields may have restrictions on the type of data that can be searched. For example, searching for a numeric value in a text field could trigger this error.
  System Configuration: There may