How To Fix CUS_O2C_GENTOOLS050 - Search help for "&SHLPNAME&" does not exist or is not elementary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUS_O2C_GENTOOLS - Messages for OData Services for Generic Tools

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Search help for "&SHLPNAME&" does not exist or is not elementary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUS_O2C_GENTOOLS050 - Search help for "&SHLPNAME&" does not exist or is not elementary ?

  The SAP error message CUS_O2C_GENTOOLS050 indicates that the search help for the specified name (in this case, &SHLPNAME&) does not exist or is not classified as elementary. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications where search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Search Help: The search help name provided does not exist in the SAP system.
  Non-Elementary Search Help: The search help exists but is not defined as elementary. Elementary search helps are those that return a single value and are directly usable in input fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search help in the relevant transaction or program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Name:
  
  Verify that the search help name &SHLPNAME& is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) under the "Search Help" option.
  
  
  
  Define or Modify Search Help:
  
  If the search help does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not elementary, consider modifying it to make it elementary if that fits your requirements.
  Use transaction SE11 to create or modify the search help.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the transaction or program where the error occurs. Ensure that the search help is correctly assigned to the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Elementary vs. Collective Search Helps: Understand the difference between elementary and collective search helps. Elementary search helps return a single value, while collective search helps can return multiple values.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on creating and managing search helps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.