How To Fix DH147 - Search help has no EXPORT parameter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Search help has no EXPORT parameter

What causes this issue?

The search help does not have any <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>EXPORT
parameters</>. Therefore it is not possible to return values from the
input help process. In particular, the field for which the input help
was requested cannot be assigned a value.

System Response

The action is continued.

How to fix this error?

Enter EXPORT parameters for the search help. You can set the
appropriate flag for parameters which already exist or add new
parameters for which the flag is set.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH147 - Search help has no EXPORT parameter ?

  The SAP error message DH147, which states "Search help has no EXPORT parameter," typically occurs when you are trying to use a search help that is not properly configured to return values to the calling program or screen. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using search helps in selection screens or when trying to retrieve data using a search help function.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EXPORT Parameter: The search help you are trying to use does not have any EXPORT parameters defined. EXPORT parameters are necessary for the search help to return values to the calling program.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may not be correctly configured in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or may not be linked properly to the field or program that is trying to use it.
  Search Help Type: The type of search help being used (e.g., elementary or collective) may not be appropriate for the context in which it is being called.
  
  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 for the search help. Ensure that there are EXPORT parameters defined that correspond to the fields you expect to return values for.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help:
  
  If the search help does not have EXPORT parameters, you may need to add them. This can be done by editing the search help and defining the necessary EXPORT parameters that will return the required values.
  
  
  
  Linking Search Help:
  
  Ensure that the search help is correctly linked to the field in the screen or program where it is being used. This can be done in the screen painter (SE80) or by checking the field properties in the relevant program.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the search help again to ensure that it now works as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Help Types: Understand the difference between elementary and collective search helps. Elementary search helps are standalone, while collective search helps combine multiple elementary search helps.
  Debugging: If you are still facing issues, consider using the debugger to trace the execution and see where the search help is being called and what parameters are being passed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to search helps or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH147 error and ensure that your search help functions correctly.