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Function documentationUsing the Search Function in the WebClient UI

 

You can search for messages, change transactions, and requirements on the Search screen of the WebClient UI. The result of your search is displayed in the result list. A series of search operators is available for the search. Input help or search help in certain fields also assists you in your search.

You can find general information about the search function on SAP Help Portal at Start of the navigation path http://help.sap.com/crmInformation published on SAP site Next navigation step <release> Next navigation step Application Help Next navigation step Getting Started with the WebClient UI Next navigation step Searches End of the navigation path.

Features

Central Search

The central search function displays the search menu containing the objects for which you can search. For example, you can search for messages created on a certain date or for change documents that have a specific status.

Note Note

If you combine several search parameters of the same attribute, the system links the search parameters using logical OR combinations per default.

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For Change Request Management Only:

If you want to display the transaction types you have used before the upgrade to SAP Solution Manager 7.1 in the search, you have made the following setting in the Customizing activity Start of the navigation path SAP Solution Manager Next navigation step Capabilities (Optional) Next navigation step Change Control Management Next navigation step Change Request Management Framework Next navigation step Assign Implementation to Change Transaction Types End of the navigation path. Choose a suitable entry in the Document Type in Search column, for example, Urgent Change or Normal Change. If this field is blank, you cannot search for the transaction types in the WebClient UI.

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Search for All Objects (Enterprise Search)

You can select this option to search for any kind of transaction type and its attachments that is used on the WebClient UI. From the results lists, you can directly access the object.

You access this search option by choosing Start of the navigation path Saved Searches Next navigation step All Objects End of the navigation path. This search option uses Enterprise Search.

You configure this search option in SAP Solution Manager Configuration for the relevant scenario.

For more information, in SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com/crmInformation published on SAP site, search for “Enterprise Search”.

With My Involvement

You can search for objects that have your involvement. The search retrieves transactions that you are currently processing, have processed previously, or have created or changed. When you select this search criteria, you will be prompted to enter an interval that defines the time of your involvement.

My Saved Searches

You can use this function to access search queries that you created. This allows you to find messages, change transactions, or requirements more quickly.

You can save your search criteria on the central search screen under Save Search As, and then call it up under Saved Searches. Note that this saved search is only available to the user who has saved the search; other users cannot see it.

Using the central sharing tool, you can share your searches with other users, organizational units, positions, or business roles. For more information, see SAP Help Portal at Start of the navigation path http://help.sap.com/crmInformation published on SAP site Next navigation step <SAP Enhancement Package 1 for SAP CRM 7.0 and above> Next navigation step Application Help Next navigation step WebClient UI Framework Next navigation step Generic User Interface Functions Next navigation step Central Sharing Tool End of the navigation path.