How To Fix VH505 - No search carried out (the key field contents remain unchanged)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 505

• Message text: No search carried out (the key field contents remain unchanged)

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  SAP Error Message: VH505
  Text: No search carried out (the key field contents remain unchanged)
  
  Cause
  This message typically occurs in SAP Vehicle Management (part of SAP IS-AUTO or SAP Vehicle Management System) when a search or lookup operation is triggered, but the system detects that the key fields used for the search have not changed since the last search. In other words, the system expects a change in the search criteria (key fields) to perform a new search, but since the key fields remain the same, it does not execute the search again.
  This is a safeguard to prevent unnecessary database queries or redundant searches when the input criteria have not changed.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to perform a search or lookup (e.g., searching for a vehicle, customer, or other master data) in a transaction or screen.
  The search function is triggered, but the key fields (such as vehicle number, VIN, customer ID, etc.) have not been modified since the last search.
  The system detects no change in the key fields and therefore does not perform the search again.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve
  
  
  Change the key field values before searching again:
  
  Modify the search criteria (key fields) before triggering the search. For example, if you are searching for a vehicle by its VIN, change the VIN or clear the field and enter a new value.
  
  
  Clear the key fields and re-enter the search criteria:
  
  Sometimes clearing the fields and re-entering the data forces the system to recognize a change and perform the search.
  
  
  Check for user interface issues:
  
  If the system does not recognize changes in the key fields, it might be due to UI or screen programming issues. In such cases, consult your SAP technical team or check for OSS notes related to the transaction.
  
  
  Use the appropriate search help or function:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct search help or search function designed for the specific key fields.
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This message is informational and not an error that stops processing; it simply informs the user that no new search was performed because the input criteria did not change.
  It helps optimize system performance by avoiding redundant searches.
  If you frequently encounter this message unexpectedly, it might indicate a problem with the screen logic or user input handling.
  In custom developments or enhancements, ensure that the logic to detect changes in key fields is correctly implemented.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  VH505 - No search carried out (the key field contents remain unchanged)
  
  
  Cause
  Search triggered without any change in key fields since the last search
  
  
  Effect
  System does not perform a new search to avoid redundancy
  
  
  Solution
  Change or clear key fields before searching again; ensure correct use of search helps
  
  
  Notes
  Informational message; check UI logic if message appears unexpectedly
  
  
  
  
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