How To Fix DH145 - Search help parameter & has no function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Search help parameter & has no function

What causes this issue?

The <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> of the search help is
neither an interface parameter nor is it used in any dialog box of the
input help process. Nor does it have a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_DEFAULT>default value</>, so it cannot be used to
transport the value of such a default to the input help process.

System Response

The action is continued.

How to fix this error?

This parameter is only meaningful if the search help has a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_EXIT>search help exit</> that uses this parameter or
if the search help is a <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_COLLECTIVE>collective search
help</>. In the latter case, assigning the parameter to an IMPORT
parameter of a <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>included</> search help can
mean that an existing default for this parameter no longer has effect.
Check if the parameter really fulfills one of the two specified
functions. Otherwise remove it from the parameter list of the search
help.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH145 - Search help parameter & has no function ?

  The SAP error message DH145, which states "Search help parameter & has no function," typically occurs when a search help parameter is defined in the system but does not have an associated function module or is not properly configured. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when customizing search helps or when there are issues with the underlying data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Module: The search help parameter is expected to call a function module that is either missing or not correctly defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help might be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary function.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module associated with the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module: 
  
  Go to transaction SE37 and check if the function module associated with the search help parameter exists and is active.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the search help definition.
  Ensure that all parameters are correctly defined and that the function module is properly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if all related objects (like function modules, data elements, etc.) were transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to debug the search help to see where it fails. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to set breakpoints in the function module.
  
  
  
  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 standard or custom-defined.
  Function Modules: These are reusable pieces of code in SAP that can be called from various programs or other function modules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Builder), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.