How To Fix DB727 - & is not a valid ID for search help "&"

DB727 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 727

• Message text: & is not a valid ID for search help "&"

What causes this issue?

When starting a report with search help selection, you specified an
invalid ID (hot key of an associated single 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?

Specify a valid ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB727 - & is not a valid ID for search help "&" ?

  The SAP error message DB727 typically indicates that there is an issue with a search help ID that is being referenced in your SAP system. The message states that the specified ID is not valid for search help, which means that the system cannot find the search help definition associated with the ID you provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Search Help ID: The search help ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the search help has not been created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the search help from being accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Search Help ID: Verify