How To Fix DH123 - Elementary search help without hit list is meaningless

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Elementary search help without hit list is meaningless

What causes this issue?

The flag that they should appear in the hit list is not set for any of
the <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameters</> in the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search help</> in question. An
elementary search help without a hit list is meaningless because it is
not possible to select a value from the set of possible values in the
input help process which it describes.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

In the maintenance screen for the search help, assign at least one
parameter a <DS:DE.SHLPLISPOS>position</> in the hit list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH123 - Elementary search help without hit list is meaningless ?

  The SAP error message "DH123 Elementary search help without hit list is meaningless" typically occurs when you are trying to use an elementary search help that does not return any results. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a search help is defined but does not have any associated data or when the search criteria do not match any entries in the database.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Available: The search help is defined, but there are no entries in the underlying database table that match the search criteria.
  Incorrect Search Criteria: The input parameters provided for the search help do not match any records in the database.
  Configuration Issues: The search help may not be properly configured or linked to the correct database table or view.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data associated with the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there are entries in the database table or view that the search help is supposed to retrieve data from. You can do this by executing a direct query on the table.
  Review Search Criteria: Ensure that the input parameters you are using for the search help are correct and that they should yield results.
  Check Search Help Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the search help.
  Ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate database table or view.
  Check if the search help is defined as elementary or collective and ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the search help to see where it might be failing or returning no results.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on search helps and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to search helps.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.