How To Fix DH115 - Search help does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Search help does not exist

What causes this issue?

The <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_SEARCHHELP>search help</> in question does not
exist.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Check the name of the search help. If necessary, create the missing
search help in the maintenance transaction of the ABAP Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH115 - Search help does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DH115, which states "Search help does not exist," typically occurs when a search help that is being referenced in a program or transaction is not defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration, incorrect references, or issues with the data dictionary.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help that is being called does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Search Help Name: The name of the search help might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program or transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Namespace Issues: The search help might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists. You can do this by entering the name of the search help in the "Search Help" field and clicking on "Display."
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ask your ABAP developer to do so.
  
  
  
  Verify References:
  
  Check the program or transaction that is calling the search help to ensure that the name is correct and that it is being called properly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the search help was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the search help is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  If the search help is in a different namespace, ensure that the current user context has access to that namespace.
  
  
  
  Recreate Search Help:
  
  If the search help is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the requirements of the application.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for additional guidance on search helps and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error DH115 for any known issues or patches.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further investigation.