Symptom
The search function in SAP CPQ is only working for quote number searches.
Environment
SAP CPQ
Reproducing the Issue
- Navigate to the quote list.
- Use the quick search bar to search by a criterion other than the quote number (for example, description).
- Observe that no results are retrieved.
Cause
The quick search functionality was configured to only search by quote numbers, excluding other fields such as quote description.
Resolution
- Navigate to setup
- Go to Quotes
- Quote list settings
- Navigate to Filter settings
- Configure the Description field (and any other required fields) to be included in Quick search
- Save the changes
- Test the quick search using a non-number field (for example, description) to confirm expected results are returned.
Keywords
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Product
SAP CPQ all versions
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