How To Fix DH118 - Table & is not a database table => not suitable as selection method

DH118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Table & is not a database table => not suitable as selection method

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& is assigned as <DS:DE.SELMETHOD>selection method</> for the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search help</> in question.
Table category &V2& of this table, however, indicates that it is not a
database table. The table is therefore not suitable as the selection
method of a search help.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Enter a database table or a view as selection method for the search
help.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH118 - Table & is not a database table => not suitable as selection method ?

  The SAP error message DH118 indicates that the specified table is not a database table and therefore cannot be used as a selection method in a data selection process. This error typically arises in the context of data extraction, reporting, or when trying to use a table in a selection screen or query where a database table is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-database Table: The table you are trying to use is not a database table. It could be a structure, a view, or a table that is not defined in the database.
  Incorrect Table Name: There might be a typo or an incorrect table name specified in your query or selection method.
  Custom Table: If you are using a custom table that has not been properly defined or activated in the database, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system and the transport did not complete successfully,