How To Fix CFD_SAP_GUI_INTERNAL005 - Invalid DDIC Value Help &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_SAP_GUI_INTERNAL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid DDIC Value Help &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_SAP_GUI_INTERNAL005 - Invalid DDIC Value Help &1. ?

  The SAP error message "CFD_SAP_GUI_INTERNAL005 Invalid DDIC Value Help &1" typically indicates an issue with the Data Dictionary (DDIC) value help in the SAP GUI. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to the configuration of value help for fields in a screen or a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The value help for a field may not be correctly configured in the Data Dictionary.
  Missing or Inactive Domain: The domain associated with the field may be missing or inactive, leading to the inability to fetch valid values.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the value help for the specified field.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data that the value help is trying to reference.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DDIC Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the domain and data element associated with the field in question.
  Ensure that the value help is correctly defined and that the domain is active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the value help. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check the underlying tables and data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could affect the value help.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to see where the error is being triggered and gather more information about the context.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), SUIM (User Information System).
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Data Dictionary and value help configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the "CFD_SAP_GUI_INTERNAL005 Invalid DDIC Value Help &1" error message.