M7148 - Search not possible. Enter further selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Search not possible. Enter further selection criteria

What causes this issue?

The search criteria you entered are not sufficient to perform the
search.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify at least one of the following data:
Vendor
Material
EAN/UPC code
Transport identification
Delivery

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7148 - Search not possible. Enter further selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message M7148, "Search not possible. Enter further selection criteria," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a search or query in the SAP system, but the search parameters provided are insufficient to return any results. This can happen in various transactions, particularly in inventory management or material master data searches.
  Cause:
  
  
  Insufficient Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria entered by the user are too vague or not specific enough to yield any results. For example, if a user searches for materials without specifying a material type or plant, the system may not be able to find any matching records.
  
  
  Data Availability: There may be no data available that matches the criteria entered. This could be due to data not being created yet or being archived.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain data, leading to the inability to perform the search.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that limit the search capabilities or the data that can be accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered and try to make them more specific. For example, include additional fields such as material type, plant, or storage location to narrow down the search.
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Ensure that the data you are trying to search for actually exists in the system. You can do this by checking if the relevant records have been created or if they have been archived.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data you are trying to search. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to understand the required fields for a successful search.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you suspect that the issue may be related to system configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for the searches you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, such as MM03 (Display Material), MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand), or others related to material management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7148 error and successfully perform your search in the SAP system.