How To Fix SQADB106 - Search term & is invalid

SQADB106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQADB - Question and Answer Database Messages

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Search term & is invalid

What causes this issue?

Only Glossary entries are allowed as question search terms. No Glossary
entry was found for the search term &V1&.

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?

Search for a similar Glossary entry with the 'Get search terms'
function.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQADB106 - Search term & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SQADB106 indicates that a search term you are trying to use is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's search functionalities, such as when using the search help or when performing searches in various modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The search term may contain special characters or spaces that are not allowed.
  Non-Existent Search Term: The term you are searching for may not exist in the database or the relevant search help.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help or the search criteria may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing entries or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Search Term: Ensure that the search term you are entering is correct and does not contain any invalid characters or spaces.
  Verify Existence: Confirm that the search term exists in the relevant database table or search help. You can do this by