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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AXT_COMMON - Extensibility common messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Search help &1 does not exist

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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" and enter the name of the search help that is causing the error.
  Check if the search help exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Field Configuration:
  
  Check the field configuration in the relevant table or structure to ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate search help.
  If you are using a custom program or screen, verify that the search help is correctly assigned in the screen attributes.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the search help was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the search help from the source system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction to see where the search help is being called and why it is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for managing database objects, including search helps.
  SE80: Object Navigator for viewing and managing various objects in the SAP system.
  SU53: Authorization check tool to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and managing search helps.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to search helps that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.