How To Fix SWDP_SELOPT_20000 - Search group has no ID; enter a search group ID

SWDP_SELOPT_20000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_SELOPT_20 -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Search group has no ID; enter a search group ID

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SWDP_SELOPT_20000 - Details

• The SAP error message SWDP_SELOPT_20000 indicates that a search group ID is required but has not been provided. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, particularly when dealing with search views or search functionalities that rely on specific search group configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a search group ID in the configuration or input parameters when the application is trying to execute a search operation. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The search group may not be properly configured in the application.
  User Input Error: The user may not have entered a search group ID when prompted.
  Technical Issues: There may be issues in the underlying code or configuration that prevent the search group ID from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the search group is properly defined in the application. You can do this by navigating