How To Fix USMD_SEARCH015 - Select a later date or choose another search operator

USMD_SEARCH015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_SEARCH - MDG Generic Search Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Select a later date or choose another search operator

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USMD_SEARCH015 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_SEARCH015 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application when a user attempts to perform a search operation with a date that is not valid or is outside the acceptable range. This error indicates that the date specified in the search criteria is either too early or not appropriate for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date you are trying to use in your search criteria is earlier than the allowed date range for the data you are querying.
  Search Operator Issue: The search operator you are using may not be compatible with the date you have selected. For example, using "before" when the date is already the earliest possible date in the system.
  Data Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the MDG system that restrict the date range for certain types of data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Later Date: Adjust the date in