How To Fix DH124 - Hit list of elementary search help must be displayed by search help exit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Hit list of elementary search help must be displayed by search help exit

What causes this issue?

In the <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search help</> in
question, the flag that they should appear in the hit list is not set
for any of the <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameters</>. 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 input help
process which it describes.
You therefore must ensure that the <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_EXIT>search help
exit</> of the search help displays the hit list.

System Response

The action is continued after a warning.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the search help exit actually displays the hit list at
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_STEP>time</> DISP or assign a
<DS:DE.SHLPLISPOS>position</> in the hit list to at least one parameter
in the maintenance screen for the search help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH124 - Hit list of elementary search help must be displayed by search help exit ?

  The SAP error message DH124, which states "Hit list of elementary search help must be displayed by search help exit," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a search help exit in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a search help exit to provide a hit list for the search help, but it is not being executed correctly or is not returning the expected results.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Search Help Exit: The search help exit may not be implemented, or the logic within the exit may not be correctly returning the expected hit list.
  Configuration Issues: The search help may not be properly configured to call the exit, or the exit may not be linked to the correct search help.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the search help exit.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available that meets the criteria specified in the search help, leading to an empty hit list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Exit Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction SE37 (Function Module) and check the function module associated with the search help exit.
  Ensure that the function module is implemented correctly and is returning the expected hit list.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the configuration of the search help.
  Ensure that the search help is correctly linked to the appropriate search help exit.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, you can debug the search help exit to see if it is being called and what data it is returning.
  Check for any runtime errors or exceptions that may be occurring within the exit.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the search help and the associated exit.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Verify that there is data available in the database that matches the criteria for the search help. If the underlying data is missing or incorrect, it may lead to an empty hit list.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the specific search help and its exit to ensure that all requirements are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Help Exits: These are function modules that allow you to enhance the standard search help functionality by providing custom logic for generating hit lists.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking search help definitions.
  SE37: Function Module for checking and editing function modules, including search help exits.
  SE80: Object Navigator for a broader view of the related objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific search help or exit you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.