How To Fix DH054 - Search help & still used in search help &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Search help & still used in search help &

What causes this issue?

A where-used list of the search help was created, whereby the search
help was found to be referenced in search helps.

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 other search helps before deleting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH054 - Search help & still used in search help & ?

  The SAP error message DH054 typically indicates that a search help is still being used in a search help exit or in a related context, and it cannot be deleted or modified until it is no longer in use. This error is common when trying to delete or modify a search help that is still referenced in other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The search help you are trying to delete or modify is still being referenced by other search helps, programs, or function modules.
  Search Help Exit: If the search help is linked to a search help exit, it cannot be removed until the exit is also modified or removed.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system that prevent the modification or deletion of the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify References: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check where the search help is being used. Look for any search helps, programs, or function modules that reference the search help in question.
  Remove Dependencies: If you find that the search help is being used in other objects, you will need to either remove those references or modify them to use a different search help.
  Check Search Help Exits: If there is a search help exit associated with the search help, you may need to modify or remove the exit before you can delete or change the search help.
  Transport Requests: Ensure that any changes you make are included in the appropriate transport requests if you are working in a development environment and need to move changes to production.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance if you are unable to resolve the issue.
  
  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 may address specific issues related to search helps and their management.
  Best Practices: Regularly review and clean up unused search helps and their dependencies to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.