How To Fix W0116 - Search criteria for long text only allowed if user exit used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Search criteria for long text only allowed if user exit used

What causes this issue?

The SAP search method (using function module IAC_STANDARD_SEARCH) does
not allow searching using keywords in the product long text.
You can only enter search criteria for long texts if you use a user
exit.

System Response

The indicator for searching in long texts is deselected.

How to fix this error?

Enter a <DS:DE.W_OS_PSFMO>function module for alternative product
searches</> before selecting the indicator again.

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