How To Fix BV139 - Error when creating the search help (F4 help)

BV139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Error when creating the search help (F4 help)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV139 - Error when creating the search help (F4 help) ?

  The SAP error message BV139 typically occurs when there is an issue with creating or using a search help (F4 help) in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the underlying database tables.
  Cause of BV139 Error
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The search help may not be properly configured in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Database Table Issues: The underlying database table or view that the search help is based on may not exist, or there may be issues with its structure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help or the underlying data.
  Field Mappings: There may be issues with the field mappings in the search help definition.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the definition