How To Fix W3_TOOL402 - The search is no supported for this object type

W3_TOOL402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: The search is no supported for this object type

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W3_TOOL402 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  W3_TOOL402 The search is not supported for this object type
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to perform a search operation on an object type that does not support search functionality within the SAP Web Dynpro or SAP GUI environment. Essentially, the system is indicating that the search help or search functionality is not implemented or available for the particular object type you are trying to search.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Using a search help (F4 help) on a field or object that does not have an associated search help.
  Trying to invoke a search on a custom or standard object type that lacks search support.
  The object type might be incorrectly configured or not intended to be searchable.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Object Type:
  
  Verify the object type on which the search is being performed.
  Confirm whether this object type is supposed to support search functionality.
  
  
  
  Assign or Implement Search Help:
  
  If the object type should support search, ensure that