How To Fix DH126 - The function module & defined as search help exit does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 126

• Message text: The function module & defined as search help exit does not exist

What causes this issue?

The <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_SEARCHHELP>search help</> in question was
assigned to function module &V1& as <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_EXIT>search help
exit</>, but this function module does not exist.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Check the name of the search help exit. If necessary, create a suitable
function module with this name in the maintenance transaction of the
ABAP function library.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH126 - The function module & defined as search help exit does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DH126 indicates that a function module defined as a search help exit does not exist. This typically occurs when a search help is configured to use a specific function module for additional processing, but the specified function module is either not created, not activated, or incorrectly named.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Module: The function module specified in the search help definition does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: The name of the function module might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the search help configuration.
  Inactive Function Module: The function module exists but is not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, the function module may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SE37 (Function Module) and check if the function module exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the search help configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the function module in the search help definition matches exactly with the function module name in SE37.
  
  
  
  Activate Function Module:
  
  If the function module exists but is inactive, activate it by going to SE37 and selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help definition.
  Ensure that the function module is correctly assigned in the search help exit section.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the search help was transported, ensure that the transport request included the function module and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the search help to see if there are any additional errors or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Help: A search help in SAP is a tool that provides a list of possible values for a field, allowing users to select from a predefined list.
  Function Module: A function module is a reusable piece of code in SAP that can be called from various programs and other function modules.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE37: Function Module
  SE80: Object Navigator (for broader object management)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH126 error and ensure that the search help functions correctly.