If you've ever added a custom table/Page in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and found that it doesn't show up in the "Search Company Data" feature to enable, you're not alone. This post will explain why this happens and how to fix it with a simple solution.
The
Problem: Custom Table/Page Missing in "Search Company Data"
The
"Search Company Data" feature allows users to search across various
tables in Business Central. However, if your custom table or page isn’t
configured correctly, it won’t appear in the “Enable lists for searching”. This can be
frustrating.
Symptoms:
- Your custom table or page does
not appear in the “Enable lists for searching”.
- Other standard tables/pages show
up as expected.
- You can still manually navigate
to your custom table or page, but not through "Search Company
Data".
Root
Cause: Missing “LookupPageId” Property
In Business
Central, tables need to have a LookupPageId property defined to be searchable
through the "Search Company Data" feature.
If this
property is not set, the system cannot determine how to present the table’s
data in the search results, hence excluding it.
The
Solution: Setting the LookupPageId Property
To resolve this issue, you need to set the LookupPageId property in your custom table.
Conclusion
By simply
setting the LookupPageId property, you ensure your custom table/page is visible in the “Enable lists for searching” list.
