How To Fix DH135 - Name of search help parameter & is not valid as it contains a &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Name of search help parameter & is not valid as it contains a &

What causes this issue?

The name of the <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>search help parameter</> is
not valid since it contains character &V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Give it a name which only contains the character _ in addition to
alphanumeric characters.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH135 - Name of search help parameter & is not valid as it contains a & ?

  The SAP error message DH135 indicates that there is an issue with the name of a search help parameter that contains an invalid character, specifically the ampersand (&). In SAP, the ampersand is often used as a special character, and its presence in parameter names can lead to confusion or errors in processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A search help parameter is defined with an ampersand (&) in its name.
  The system does not accept this character in parameter names, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify the Search Help: Determine which search help is causing the issue. You can do this by checking the context in which the error occurs.
  Modify the Parameter Name: Change the name of the search help parameter to remove the ampersand. Use a valid character (like an underscore _ or alphanumeric characters) instead.
  Adjust Related Code: If there are any programs, function modules, or other objects that reference this search help parameter, ensure that you update those references to match the new name.
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, test the search help to ensure that it functions correctly without the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Help: In SAP, search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field. They can be defined in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Naming Conventions: When creating or modifying objects in SAP, it's important to follow naming conventions that avoid special characters that may cause issues.
  SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Community for any updates or additional guidance related to search helps and parameter naming.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH135 error and ensure that your search help parameters are valid.