How To Fix 42418 - Help type & is not valid for the platform &

42418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Help type & is not valid for the platform &

What causes this issue?

You tried to call the Online help with the help type &v1& on the
platform &v2&. Help type &v1& is not supported on this platform.

System Response

A valid help type must be entered in the profile parameter
eu/iwb/help_type.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to maintain the profile parameters.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42418 - Help type & is not valid for the platform & ?

  The SAP error message "42418 Help type & is not valid for the platform &" typically indicates that there is an issue with the help type being used in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access help documentation or when using certain functionalities that require help information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Help Type: The help type specified in the system is not recognized or is not valid for the current platform (e.g., SAP GUI, Web, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the correct help type from being recognized.
  Missing Help Documentation: The help documentation for the specified help type may not be available or properly configured in the system.
  Platform Compatibility: The help type may not be compatible with the platform you are using (e.g., trying to access a help type designed for a different interface).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Help Type Configuration: Verify