How To Fix DH120 - Selection screen of elementary search help contains more than & fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Selection screen of elementary search help contains more than & fields

What causes this issue?

You defined more than &V1& parameters to be displayed for the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search help</> in the popup
window for restricting values, but the number of fields in this popup
window is limited to &V1& for technical reasons.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

All the parameters having a value other than 0 in the column for the
selection position appear in the popup window for restricting values.
Reduce the number of parameters so that it is at most &V1&.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH120 - Selection screen of elementary search help contains more than & fields ?

  The SAP error message DH120 indicates that the selection screen of an elementary search help contains more fields than the system can handle. This typically occurs when the number of fields defined in the search help exceeds the limit set by the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Field Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the number of fields defined in the elementary search help exceeds the maximum allowed limit. In SAP, there is a restriction on the number of fields that can be included in a search help.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the search help may not be optimal, leading to an excessive number of fields being included.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Number of Fields: Review the fields included in the search help and remove any unnecessary fields. Aim to keep the number of fields within the allowed limit.
  Create a New Search Help: If the existing search help is too complex, consider creating a new search help that is simpler and meets the requirements without exceeding the field limit.
  Use Search Help Exit: If you need to include additional logic or fields, consider using a search help exit to dynamically add fields based on user input or other criteria.
  Check for Redundant Fields: Ensure that there are no redundant fields in the search help that can be eliminated without losing functionality.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Limit: The specific limit on the number of fields can vary based on the version of SAP and the specific configuration. It is advisable to check the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for the exact limits applicable to your system.
  Search Help Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on search helps for best practices and guidelines on how to design effective search helps.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and modify search helps, and SE80 (Object Navigator) for a broader view of the objects in your SAP system.
  
  By addressing the number of fields in the search help and following the above solutions, you should be able to resolve the DH120 error message.