How To Fix CMS_COMMON111 - Internal error occurred; invalid screen name &1 given for search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Internal error occurred; invalid screen name &1 given for search help

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred in the business add-in <ZH>CMS_DOC</>,
when passing the screen name &V1& for search help

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the problem persists, make a note of the entries that caused the
error and send a problem message to SAP with these details.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON111 - Internal error occurred; invalid screen name &1 given for search help ?

  The SAP error message "CMS_COMMON111 Internal error occurred; invalid screen name &1 given for search help" typically indicates that there is an issue with the screen name being referenced in a search help function. This error can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly when dealing with custom developments or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Screen Name: The screen name provided in the search help is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search help or the associated screen.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may be incorrectly referencing screen names.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the screen or search help may not have been properly transported.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the screen or search help.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Screen Name: Verify that the screen name referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or program.
  Review Search Help Configuration: Go to the search help configuration in the Data Dictionary (SE11) and ensure that the search help is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate screen.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant program to trace where the error is occurring and identify the invalid screen name.
  Check Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the screen names and that there are no typos or logical errors.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screen and the search help.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the search help and screen configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.