How To Fix AXT_COMMON042 - Search help &1 does not exist

AXT_COMMON042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AXT_COMMON - Extensibility common messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Search help &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AXT_COMMON042 - Search help &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AXT_COMMON042 indicates that a search help (search assistance) that is being referenced in your SAP system does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to use a search help in a field that is configured to use it, but the search help has not been defined or has been deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help that is being called does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field or program may be incorrectly configured to use a search help that is not available.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Select "Search Help"