How To Fix DH106 - Search help & could not be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Search help & could not be checked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH106 - Search help & could not be checked ?

  The SAP error message DH106, which states "Search help & could not be checked," typically occurs when there is an issue with the search help configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to use a search help in a selection screen or when accessing a field that is supposed to provide search help.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive Search Help: The search help that is being called may not exist or may be inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may be incorrectly configured or linked to the wrong data element or domain.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may have dependencies that are not met.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that the search help is trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists and is active.
  Ensure that the search help is correctly linked to the relevant data element or field.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SU01.
  
  
  
  Activate Search Help:
  
  If the search help is inactive, activate it in transaction SE11.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the search help was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all dependent objects are also transported and activated.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is calling the search help to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error DH106 for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on search helps and their configuration for a better understanding of how they work.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.