Trying to pass values to a page from the "No entries message" field but not working; any ideas?

[100] = ABC

[101] = 123

Code:

<a href="www.test.com?test=[100]&test2=[101]">Test</a>

Result:

Redirects to www.test.com?test=[100]&test2=[101]

Desired:

Redirects to www.test.com?test=ABC&test2=123

The code works fine when used on the main body of the page, just not in the No Entries Message section

thanks!