How To Fix DH141 - Data element &2 assigned to search help parameter &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Data element &2 assigned to search help parameter &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

A <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> of the search help was
assigned a <DS:TX.MK-ROLLNAME>data element</> which is not active in
the ABAP Dictionary.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Check the name of the data element. If necessary, create and activate
the data element in the corresponding maintenance transaction of the
ABAP Dictionary. If the data element already exists, you only have to
activate it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH141 - Data element &2 assigned to search help parameter &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message DH141 indicates that a data element assigned to a search help parameter is not active. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with search helps in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element specified in the error message is not active in the SAP system. This can happen if the data element has been created but not activated, or if it has been deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was transported from another system and the transport did not complete successfully, it may not be active.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the data element may not have been activated after changes were made.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Element:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the data element mentioned in the error message.
  Check the status of the data element. If it is inactive, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and enter the name of the search help that is causing the issue.
  Verify that all parameters of the search help are correctly defined and that the data elements assigned to them are active.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport, ensure that all necessary transports have been successfully imported into the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the data element.
  
  
  
  Development and Testing:
  
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that all changes are properly activated before testing.
  If you are in a testing or production environment, coordinate with your development team to ensure that all necessary objects are active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to search helps and data elements.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on search helps and data elements for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH141 error and ensure that the data element is active and correctly linked to the search help parameter.