How To Fix CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS116 - Data element has different search help assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS - Messages for the ATC checks on clash objects

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Data element has different search help assignments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS116 - Data element has different search help assignments ?

  The SAP error message CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS116 indicates that there is a conflict in the search help assignments for a data element. This typically occurs when a data element is assigned multiple search helps that are incompatible or when there are inconsistencies in the search help definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Search Helps: The data element may have been assigned more than one search help, which can lead to confusion about which search help should be used.
  Inconsistent Definitions: The search helps assigned to the data element may have different structures or definitions, causing a clash.
  Transport Issues: If the data element or search helps were transported from one system to another, inconsistencies may arise if the search helps are not properly defined in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Assignments:
  
  Go to the data element in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Check the search help assignments and ensure that only one search help is assigned to the data element.
  If multiple search helps are assigned, remove the unnecessary ones.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the search helps assigned to the data element are compatible and have consistent definitions.
  If necessary, modify the search helps to ensure they align with the data element's requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all related objects (data elements, search helps) were transported correctly and are consistent in both the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Reassign Search Help:
  
  If you need to change the search help, you can reassign it to the data element by editing the data element in SE11 and specifying the correct search help.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code that interacts with the data element or search helps, review it to ensure it does not introduce conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to view and edit data elements and search helps).
  SE80: Object Navigator (to view related objects).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and data elements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS116 error and ensure that your data element has a consistent and correct search help assignment.