How To Fix SH028 - Specify value generically or choose another search criterion

SH028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Specify value generically or choose another search criterion

What causes this issue?

You tried to combine a non-generic value with the generic search. This
is not possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter either the generic value or choose a non-generic search criterion
(all options except <LS>Generic search</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH028 - Specify value generically or choose another search criterion ?

  The SAP error message SH028 ("Specify value generically or choose another search criterion") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a search in the SAP system, and the search criteria you have entered are either too specific or not valid for the search operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Too Specific Input: The input value you provided may not match any existing records in the database. For example, if you are searching for a material number or customer ID that does not exist, you will encounter this error.
  Invalid Search Criteria: The search criteria you are using may not be appropriate for the field you are searching in. For instance, if you are using a field that requires a specific format or type of data, and you provide something that does not conform to that, the system will throw this error.
  Missing Wildcards: If you are trying to perform a search that requires a