How To Fix TL436 - Generic entry in this form is not allowed; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Generic entry in this form is not allowed; see long text

What causes this issue?

You have tried to start a generic object search.
The search term, however, is not long enough.

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?

Restrict the search by entering more characters.
You need to observe the following minimum lengths:
For data elements:,,2 characters
For domains:,,2 characters
For tables:,,2 characters
For views:,,2 characters
For matchcodes:,,2 characters
For reports:,,5 characters
For screens:,,9 characters

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.