How To Fix DH137 - Search help parameter & contains non-alphanumeric characters => invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Search help parameter & contains non-alphanumeric characters => invalid

What causes this issue?

The name of a <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>search help parameter</>
contains a character which is not alphanumeric.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Change the name of the parameter so that it only has alphanumeric
characters and possibly the character _ .
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH137 - Search help parameter & contains non-alphanumeric characters => invalid ?

  The SAP error message DH137 indicates that a search help parameter contains non-alphanumeric characters, which is considered invalid. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a search help (a feature in SAP that provides a list of possible values for a field) that has been defined with parameters that include characters other than letters and numbers.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Alphanumeric Characters: The search help parameter is defined with special characters (e.g., symbols, punctuation) that are not allowed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help might have been incorrectly configured in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or in the relevant program.
  Data Entry Error: When entering values in a field that uses the search help, the input may inadvertently include invalid characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Look for the search help that is causing the issue.
  Check the parameters defined for the search help and ensure that they only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  
  
  
  Modify Parameters:
  
  If you find any non-alphanumeric characters in the parameter names, modify them to use only valid characters.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Related Programs:
  
  If the search help is being called from a custom program, review the code to ensure that it is not passing invalid parameters to the search help.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with SAP Data Dictionary and search helps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to search helps and parameter validation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH137 error and ensure that your search help parameters are correctly configured.