How To Fix DH007 - Assignment of search help par. &-& to search help par. &-& meaningless

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Assignment of search help par. &-& to search help par. &-& meaningless

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. &V4&, howver, does not belong to the interface of search help
&V3&.

System Response

No values can be added to or removed from the flow of the included
search help with this assignment.

How to fix this error?

If you really want to make this assignment, you should probably make
parameter &V4& of search help &V3& the interface parameter by setting
the IMPORT and/or EXPORT flag for this parameter. Use the maintenance
transaction of the ABAP Dictionary for search help &V3& here.
Otherwise you should delete the assignment. Use the maintenance
transaction of the ABAP Dictionary for search help &V1& here. Maintain
the parameter assignments for including search help &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH007 - Assignment of search help par. &-& to search help par. &-& meaningless ?

  The SAP error message DH007, which states "Assignment of search help parameter &-& to search help parameter &-& meaningless," typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of search help parameters in the context of a search help definition. This error indicates that the parameters being assigned do not have a meaningful relationship or that there is a mismatch in their definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Data Types: The parameters being assigned may have different data types, which makes the assignment meaningless.
  Incompatible Domains: The domains of the parameters may not be compatible, leading to an invalid assignment.
  Incorrect Parameter Assignment: The parameters may not be correctly defined or assigned in the search help definition.
  Missing Parameters: One of the parameters may not be defined in the search help, leading to an incomplete assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Definitions: Review the definitions of the search help parameters involved in the assignment. Ensure that they have compatible data types and domains.
  Correct Assignments: If the assignment is incorrect, modify it to ensure that the parameters being assigned are logically related and compatible.
  Review Search Help Configuration: Go through the search help configuration to ensure that all parameters are correctly defined and assigned.
  Test with Sample Data: After making changes, test the search help with sample data to ensure that it works as expected without triggering the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on defining and assigning search help parameters correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Help: In SAP, search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field. They can be defined using the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Parameter Types: Understand the different types of parameters (input, output, etc.) and how they interact within a search help.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) for managing search helps and their parameters.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP community forums for further assistance.