How To Fix DH140 - Search help parameter & was not assigned a data element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Search help parameter & was not assigned a data element

What causes this issue?

The specified <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> of the search
help has not been assigned a <DS:TX.MK-ROLLNAME>data element</>.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Assign a data element to the parameter.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH140 - Search help parameter & was not assigned a data element ?

  The SAP error message DH140 indicates that a search help parameter has not been assigned a data element. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a search help in an SAP application, and one of the parameters defined in the search help does not have a corresponding data element assigned to it. This can lead to issues when trying to execute the search help, as the system does not know how to handle the parameter.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Element: The parameter in the search help is defined but does not have a data element assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may have been incorrectly configured, leading to parameters that are not properly linked to data elements.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the data element assignment to be lost.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help that is causing the error and click on "Display".
  Check the parameters defined in the search help and ensure that each parameter has a corresponding data element assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Data Element:
  
  If a parameter is missing a data element, you can assign one by editing the search help.
  Make sure to choose a data element that is appropriate for the parameter's intended use.
  
  
  
  Re-transport if Necessary:
  
  If the issue arose due to a transport, you may need to re-transport the search help or manually correct the assignment in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the search help again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to search helps and data elements can provide additional guidance.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction SE37 to debug the function module associated with the search help to identify any further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH140 error and ensure that your search help functions correctly.