How To Fix 42438 - & help links already exist for the specified repository object

42438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 438

• Message text: & help links already exist for the specified repository object

What causes this issue?

When a help link is created, a check is made for existing help links in
the specified system context (repository objects).
&V1& help link(s) already exist for context &V2& &V3& &V4&.
The context-sensitive "application help" should directly display an info
object without the user first having to make a selection.

How to fix this error?

The function "Info Object -> Help Link -> Display for Package" in the
Info Object List - Editing gives an overview of all help links to
repository objects in a package.
Use this overview to see which other info objects are already linked to
the specified context.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42438 - & help links already exist for the specified repository object ?

  The SAP error message 42438 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a repository object (like a function module, class, or other development objects) that already has existing help links associated with it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create documentation or help links for an object that already has them.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Help Links: The primary cause of this error is that the repository object you are trying to modify or create help links for already has existing help links associated with it.
  Development Environment: This can happen in the ABAP Workbench or other development environments where repository objects are managed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Help Links: Before attempting to create new help links, check if there are already existing help links for the specified repository object. You can do this by navigating to the object in the ABAP Workbench and reviewing its properties.
  Modify Existing Links: