How To Fix DH004 - Search help & already contained in &, may not be included again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Search help & already contained in &, may not be included again

What causes this issue?

There are two reasons for this message:
The specified <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>inclusion</> occurs twice.
Another inclusion in &V2& which was already defined
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_DEEPER>overlays</> the specified inclusion because
the search help included there is itself a collective search help which
already contains search help &V1&.
It does not make sense to include &V1& in &V2& again in either case.

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 DH004 - Search help & already contained in &, may not be included again ?

  The SAP error message DH004, which states "Search help & already contained in &, may not be included again," typically occurs when there is an attempt to include a search help that has already been included in a particular context or structure. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when defining search helps in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) or when working with custom search helps.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Inclusion: The primary cause of this error is that the search help you are trying to include has already been included in the same search help or structure. SAP does not allow the same search help to be included multiple times to avoid redundancy and confusion.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the way search helps are defined or linked, leading to attempts to include the same search help multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inclusion: Review the search help definition to see if the search help you are trying to include is already listed. If it is, you should remove the duplicate entry.
  Modify Search Help: If you need to use the same search help in different contexts, consider creating a new search help that references the original one instead of including it directly.
  Use Different Search Helps: If the functionality you need can be achieved with a different search help, consider using that instead.
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the duplication is occurring, you can use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to analyze the search helps and their inclusions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) and SE80 (Object Navigator) to manage and view search helps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on creating and managing search helps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to search helps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH004 error and ensure that your search helps are configured correctly.