How To Fix DH053 - Search help & still used in table/structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Search help & still used in table/structure &

What causes this issue?

When creating a where-used list for the search help, the search help
was found to be referenced in tables or structures.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the search help, remove the use of the search
help in table fields or structure fields before deleting it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH053 - Search help & still used in table/structure & ?

  The SAP error message DH053 indicates that a search help is still being used in a table or structure, which prevents you from making changes or deleting the search help. This is a common issue when working with search helps in SAP, especially when trying to modify or delete them.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the search help you are trying to modify or delete is still referenced in one or more database tables or structures. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that all references to the search help are properly managed.
  Solution:
  To resolve the DH053 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check where the search help is being used. You can do this by entering the name of the search help and checking the "Where-Used List" (Shift + F2).
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SE84 (Repository Information System) to search for the search help in various objects.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you have identified the tables or structures that are using the search help, you will need to remove the references. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the table or structure to remove the search help assignment.
  If the search help is used in a field of a table, you may need to change the field definition.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or function modules that reference the search help, you will need to update or remove those references as well.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the appropriate systems (e.g., QA, Production) after making the necessary modifications.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Modification:
  
  After removing all references, you should be able to modify or delete the search help without encountering the DH053 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE84: Repository Information System
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking programs and function modules)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on search helps and their management.
  
  
  Best Practices: Always ensure that you have a backup of your objects and that you are following your organization's change management procedures when making modifications in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH053 error and manage your search helps effectively.