How To Fix USMD_SEARCH014 - Select an earlier date or choose another search operator

USMD_SEARCH014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_SEARCH - MDG Generic Search Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Select an earlier date or choose another search operator

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USMD_SEARCH014 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_SEARCH014 typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application, particularly when performing searches or queries related to master data. This error indicates that the date you have selected for your search criteria is not valid, either because it is too recent or does not meet the requirements of the search operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date you are trying to use in your search is either in the future or does not fall within the acceptable range defined by the system.
  Search Operator Issue: The search operator you are using (e.g., "greater than," "less than," etc.) may not be compatible with the date you have selected.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the MDG system that restrict the date range for searches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Earlier Date: Change the date in your search criteria to an earlier date that is valid according