What is 'wildcard search' in SAP CRM-MD-BP - Business Partners?

wildcard search - Overview

• Component: CRM-MD-BP

• Component Name: Business Partners

• Description: A search function that supports the use of asterisks * in place of characters in the search string. Example: A user enters *sap.com to search for all SAP e-mail addresses.

wildcard search - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Wildcard search is a feature in SAP that allows users to search for specific information within a database. It is especially useful when searching for data that may not be known exactly, such as a customer name or address. Wildcard searches use special characters, such as an asterisk () or question mark (?), to represent unknown characters in the search string. For example, if you wanted to search for a customer named “John Smith”, you could use the wildcard search “JohnSmith” to find all customers with a first name beginning with “John” and a last name ending with “Smith”. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the CRM-MD-BP Business Partners component of SAP, wildcard searches can be used to quickly find specific business partners. To perform a wildcard search, enter the desired search string into the search field and select the “Wildcard Search” option from the drop-down menu. The results will include all business partners that match the criteria specified in the search string. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using wildcard searches, it is important to remember that they are case sensitive. For example, if you are searching for a customer named “John Smith”, you should enter “JohnSmith” rather than “johnsmith”. Additionally, it is important to remember that wildcard searches can only be used to search for exact matches; they cannot be used to search for