How To Fix DH103 - Search help & is consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Search help & is consistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH103 - Search help & is consistent ?

  The SAP error message DH103, which states "Search help & is consistent," typically occurs when there is an issue with the search help configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when using search helps in selection screens or when trying to retrieve data using search helps.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Search Help Configuration: The search help may be incorrectly configured or inconsistent with the underlying database tables or structures.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data that the search help is supposed to retrieve may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help or the underlying data.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies due to missing objects or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the configuration of the search help in question.
  Ensure that the search help is correctly defined and that all associated tables and fields are valid.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the underlying tables for the search help to ensure that the data is present and correctly formatted.
  If necessary, update or correct the data in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help and the data it retrieves.
  You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the search help was recently transported, verify that all related objects (like tables, domains, data elements) were also transported correctly.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check transport logs and ensure that there are no errors.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the search help to identify where the inconsistency is occurring. Use transaction SE37 to analyze the function module associated with the search help.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on search helps for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.