How To Fix WEB_PRICAT012 - Enter the character string you want to search for

WEB_PRICAT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEB_PRICAT - Messages for PRICAT on Web

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter the character string you want to search for

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WEB_PRICAT012 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WEB_PRICAT012 Enter the character string you want to search for
  
  
  Cause:
  This error message typically occurs in SAP when using the WEB_PRICAT transaction or related web-based catalog search functions. It indicates that the system expects the user to input a search string (a character string) to perform a search operation, but the input field was left empty or invalid.
  In other words, the search function requires a non-empty search term to proceed, and the user tried to execute the search without entering any search criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid search string:
  When prompted to search for a product, material, or catalog entry, make sure to input at least one character or a valid string in the search field before executing the search.
  
  
  Check input fields:
  Verify that the search input field is not empty and that the entered string meets any format or length requirements.
  
  
  Use wildcards if necessary:
  If you want to perform a broad search, you