How To Fix TPDA357 - Columns with unsuitable types were hidden for the search

TPDA357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Columns with unsuitable types were hidden for the search

What causes this issue?

The table search is only possible for columns with single types (C,D,T,N
,I,P,F), and for strings and xstrings. Columns with other types (such as
object references) are not available in the search dialog.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TPDA357 - Details

• The SAP error message TPDA357, which states "Columns with unsuitable types were hidden for the search," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or reporting tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This message indicates that certain columns in a data model or query are not suitable for the search operation due to their data types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The columns that are hidden may have data types that are not compatible with the search operation. For example, if a column is of type BLOB, CLOB, or any other non-searchable type, it may be hidden.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model or query may not be configured correctly to include certain columns based on their data types.
  Search Settings: The search settings in the query or data model may exclude certain types of columns from being searchable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Types: Check the data types of the columns in your