How To Fix SIC_FM_ENGINE020 - Increasing total similarity score from &1% to &2%

SIC_FM_ENGINE020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_FM_ENGINE - Messages for Fine Match Engine

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Increasing total similarity score from &1% to &2%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_FM_ENGINE020 - Increasing total similarity score from &1% to &2% ?

  The SAP error message SIC_FM_ENGINE020, which states "Increasing total similarity score from &1% to &2%", typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's fuzzy search functionality. This message is related to the similarity scoring mechanism used in various SAP applications, particularly in the context of search functionalities, such as in the SAP Fiori apps or other search-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is adjusting the similarity score of a search result. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Search Configuration: The configuration settings for the fuzzy search may not be optimal, leading to adjustments in the similarity score.
  Data Quality: The data being searched may have inconsistencies or variations that affect the scoring.
  Search Algorithm: The underlying algorithm may be recalibrating the scores based on the search parameters or the data set being queried.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Search Configuration:
  
  Check the settings for the fuzzy search