How To Fix DH117 - Table/view & defined as selection method does not exist

DH117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Table/view & defined as selection method does not exist

What causes this issue?

A <DS:DE.SELMETHOD>selection method</> is defined for the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search help</> in question.
However, there is neither a table nor a view with the specified name.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Check the name of the selection method. If necessary, create the table
or view with the maintenance transaction of the ABAP Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH117 - Table/view & defined as selection method does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DH117, which states "Table/view & defined as selection method does not exist," typically occurs when there is an issue with a selection method that is defined for a table or view in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to access a database table or view that has not been properly defined or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Table/View: The specified table or view does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Selection Method: The selection method defined for the table/view is either incorrect or not properly implemented.
  Transport Issues: If the table/view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table/view.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent access to the table/view.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table/View Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to