How To Fix 42234 - No help key is assigned to the info object (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 234

• Message text: No help key is assigned to the info object (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42234 - No help key is assigned to the info object (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message "42234 No help key is assigned to the info object (&1, &2)" typically occurs when there is an attempt to access help documentation for an InfoObject in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence), but the system cannot find the associated help key for that object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Help Key: The InfoObject does not have a help key assigned to it in the system. This can happen if the InfoObject was created without the necessary documentation or if the documentation was removed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObject or the associated help documentation.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the help key might not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Help Key:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Locate the InfoObject in question.
  Check the properties of the InfoObject and ensure that a help key is assigned. If not, you can assign a help key that points to the relevant documentation.
  
  
  
  Create Documentation:
  
  If the InfoObject does not have any documentation, you can create it by navigating to the InfoObject and adding the necessary help text or documentation.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary components, including help keys, were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Refresh:
  
  Sometimes, a system refresh or cache clearing can resolve issues related to missing documentation. Consider refreshing the system or clearing the cache if applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: These are the basic building blocks in SAP BW/BI that represent data fields in the data model.
  Help Keys: Help keys are used to link InfoObjects to documentation that provides users with additional information about the data fields.
  SAP BW/BI Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the documentation processes in SAP BW/BI to ensure that all InfoObjects are properly documented.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/BI team for further investigation.