How To Fix DH127 - Definition of a hot key (&) is only allowed for elementary search helps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Definition of a hot key (&) is only allowed for elementary search helps

What causes this issue?

The <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_SEARCHHELP>search help</> in question is a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_COLLECTIVE>collective search help</>. A
<DS:DE.DDSHHOTKEY>short cut</> was assigned nevertheless.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the sources of the search help are consistent.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH127 - Definition of a hot key (&) is only allowed for elementary search helps ?

  The SAP error message DH127, which states "Definition of a hot key (&) is only allowed for elementary search helps," typically occurs when you are trying to define a hot key for a search help that is not classified as elementary. In SAP, search helps can be either elementary or collective. Elementary search helps are those that directly retrieve data from a database table, while collective search helps are a combination of multiple elementary search helps.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to define a hot key for a collective search help instead of an elementary one.
  The search help you are working with does not meet the criteria for hot key definition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Type of Search Help:
  
  Verify whether the search help you are working with is elementary or collective. You can do this by checking the definition of the search help in the SAP Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  
  
  
  Use an Elementary Search Help:
  
  If you need to define a hot key, ensure that you are using an elementary search help. If you are currently using a collective search help, consider creating a new elementary search help or modifying an existing one.
  
  
  
  Modify the Search Help:
  
  If you have access to modify the search help, you can create a new elementary search help that meets your requirements and then define the hot key for that.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on defining hot keys and the differences between elementary and collective search helps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help to ensure that the hot key is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Elementary Search Help: A search help that retrieves data from a single database table or view.
  Collective Search Help: A search help that combines multiple elementary search helps.
  Hot Key: A shortcut key that can be defined for quick access to a search help.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.