How To Fix 42412 - Specify a help type in the profile parameters eu/iwb*

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Specify a help type in the profile parameters eu/iwb*

What causes this issue?

The Profile parameter eu/iwb/help_type is not specified. The parameter
specifies which variant (format and access type) the HTML-based online
help on your application server uses.

System Response

The System cannot display the HTML-based online help.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the Profile parameter and specify the desired help type.
Ensure that the other HTML-based online help configuration profile
parameters have the desired values. All these parameters have the
prefix "eu/iwb/".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42412 - Specify a help type in the profile parameters eu/iwb* ?

  The SAP error message 42412, which states "Specify a help type in the profile parameters eu/iwb*", typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the help type in the specified profile parameters. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP's Internet Transaction Server (ITS) or when using Web Dynpro applications.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined help type in the profile parameters that are prefixed with eu/iwb*. This means that the system is expecting a specific configuration for help types that is not currently set up.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a help type in the profile parameters. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Profile Parameters:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 in the SAP GUI. This transaction allows you to maintain profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Edit the Profile:
  
  Select the appropriate profile (usually the instance profile) that is being used by your SAP system.
  Click on "Change" to edit the profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Add Help Type Parameters:
  
  Look for parameters starting with eu/iwb*. If they are not present, you will need to add them.
  You can add parameters like eu/iwb/help_type and specify a valid help type (e.g., HTML, SAP, etc.) based on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After adding or modifying the parameters, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP System:
  
  For the changes to take effect, you may need to restart the SAP instance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Help Types: Help types define how help content is displayed in the SAP system. Common help types include HTML help, SAP help, and others.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP for more details on configuring help types and profile parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.