How To Fix DH111 - & search helps were activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 111

• Message text: & search helps were activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH111 - & search helps were activated ?

  The SAP error message DH111 typically indicates that a search help has been activated but is not functioning as expected. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution requires a bit of context regarding search helps in SAP.
  Cause of DH111 Error
  
  Search Help Activation: The search help may have been activated in the system, but there could be issues with its configuration or the underlying data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Data Issues: The underlying data that the search help is supposed to retrieve may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself that are preventing the search help from functioning correctly.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the configuration of the search help. Ensure that it is correctly defined and activated.
  Verify that the search help is linked to the appropriate fields in the relevant table or structure.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the underlying data that the search help is supposed to retrieve. Ensure that the data exists and is correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  If there are technical issues, consider checking the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors.
  You may also want to check the database connection and ensure that the database is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Search Help:
  
  If the search help was recently modified, try deactivating and then reactivating it to see if that resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Search Helps: In SAP, search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field. They can be defined at the database level and can include various types of search helps, such as elementary search helps and collective search helps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) for further investigation.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.