How To Fix DH006 - Search help parameter &-& assigned to nonexistent parameter &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Search help parameter &-& assigned to nonexistent parameter &-&

What causes this issue?

In the definition of the parameter assignment for the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>inclusion</> of
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_SEARCHHELP>search help</> &V3& in
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_COLLECTIVE>collective search help</> &V1&, parameter
&V4& of the included search help is assigned to
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> &V2& of the collective search
help. Search help &V3&, however does not have a parameter with the name
&V4&.

System Response

The inclusion is incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Correct the parameter assignment for collective search help &V1& in the
maintenance transaction of the ABAP Dictionary or add the missing
parameter in the maintenance transaction for search help &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH006 - Search help parameter &-& assigned to nonexistent parameter &-& ?

  The SAP error message DH006, which states "Search help parameter &-& assigned to nonexistent parameter &-&," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the search help parameters defined in the SAP system. This error indicates that a search help is trying to reference a parameter that does not exist or is not correctly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The search help is configured to use a parameter that has not been defined in the relevant data dictionary object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help might be incorrectly configured, pointing to a parameter that has been deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be inconsistencies in the transport that led to missing parameters.
  Custom Development: If there are custom search helps or modifications, they may not be properly aligned with the underlying data structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help definition.
  Verify that all parameters referenced in the search help are correctly defined and exist in the data dictionary.
  
  
  
  Review Parameter Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the parameters used in the search help are defined in the associated table or view.
  If a parameter is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the search help to reference the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to search helps for any known issues or updates that might address the problem.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on search help configuration.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the DH006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.