How To Fix CMS_COMMON112 - Internal error occurred; invalid screen number &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: 112

• Message text: Internal error occurred; invalid screen number &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, send a problem message to SAP with the details
of the entries that caused the error.

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_COMMON112 - Internal error occurred; invalid screen number &1 given for search help ?

  The SAP error message "CMS_COMMON112 Internal error occurred; invalid screen number &1 given for search help" typically indicates that there is an issue with the search help configuration or the way the screen number is being referenced in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to custom developments or specific configurations in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Screen Number: The error suggests that the screen number being referenced 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 numbers or search helps.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration or development was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Screen Number: Verify that the screen number referenced in the error message is valid. 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 defined and associated with the appropriate fields.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant program to see where the invalid screen number is being set or called.
  Check Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling screen numbers and search helps.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate the search help and screen configurations.
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to search helps and screen management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.