How To Fix WD298 - Search only possible for task texts or with object types

WD298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Search only possible for task texts or with object types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD298 - Search only possible for task texts or with object types ?

  The SAP error message WD298: "Search only possible for task texts or with object types" typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro applications, especially when dealing with task or workflow-related search functionalities.
  
  Cause
  This error arises because the search functionality you are trying to use is restricted to either:
  
  Searching within task texts, or
  Searching using specific object types.
  
  If you attempt to perform a search that does not conform to these criteria (for example, searching in fields or contexts that are not task texts or not linked to valid object types), the system throws this error.
  In other words, the search mechanism in the Web Dynpro component or workflow task interface is designed to work only with certain data scopes (task texts or object types). Using it outside these scopes is not supported.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When using the search help or search function in Web Dynpro applications related to workflow tasks.
  When trying to perform