How To Fix DH001 - Search help & may not be included in itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DH - DD: Messages for search helps

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Search help & may not be included in itself

What causes this issue?

The specified <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_COLLECTIVE>collective search help</> is
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>included</> in itself. Such a definition is
meaningless and is therefore not allowed.

System Response

The specified inclusion cannot be correctly handled.

How to fix this error?

Remove the incorrect inclusion.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH001 - Search help & may not be included in itself ?

  The SAP error message "DH001 Search help & may not be included in itself" typically occurs when there is a problem with the configuration of a search help in the SAP system. This error indicates that a search help is trying to reference itself, which creates a circular reference and is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Self-Referencing Search Help: The most common cause of this error is that the search help definition is incorrectly set up to include itself as part of its own search criteria.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the search help is defined, such as incorrect parameters or a misconfiguration in the search help's structure.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the search help is part of a hierarchy or is dependent on other search helps, there may be a misconfiguration leading to a circular reference.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the search help that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the search help does not include itself in its parameters or in the list of search helps it calls.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help:
  
  If you find that the search help is indeed referencing itself, modify the definition to remove the self-reference.
  Ensure that the search help is correctly configured to reference only other relevant search helps.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the search help is dependent on other search helps, ensure that those are correctly defined and do not have circular references themselves.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help to ensure that it works correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with search helps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator) can be used to manage and review search helps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide guidance on configuring search helps.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to trace the execution and identify where the circular reference is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "DH001 Search help & may not be included in itself" error in your SAP system.