How To Fix CMS_COMMON113 - Internal error occurred; invalid parameters given for the search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Internal error occurred; invalid parameters given for the search help

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred in the business add-in <ZH>CMS_DOC</>
when passing the parameters 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_COMMON113 - Internal error occurred; invalid parameters given for the search help ?

  The SAP error message "CMS_COMMON113 Internal error occurred; invalid parameters given for the search help" typically indicates that there is an issue with the parameters being passed to a search help function in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to retrieve data from a database or when using a search help in a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Parameters: The parameters being passed to the search help may not be valid or may not match the expected format.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search help itself, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Data Issues: The underlying data that the search help is trying to access may be corrupted or missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that need to be applied.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the search help to ensure they are valid and correctly formatted.
  Review Search Help Configuration: Check the configuration of the search help in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the underlying data to ensure there are no issues. This can be done using transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) or SE11.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes and Patches: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that address this specific error. Applying the latest patches may resolve the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to identify where the error is occurring and what parameters are being passed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE14 (Database Utility).
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to "CMS_COMMON113" or similar search help issues.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.