How To Fix DH150 - No index &-& needed for search help parameter & (not on selection screen)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 150

• Message text: No index &-& needed for search help parameter & (not on selection screen)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH150 - No index &-& needed for search help parameter & (not on selection screen) ?

  The SAP error message DH150 indicates that there is no index available for the specified search help parameter. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a search help that relies on an index for efficient data retrieval, but the required index is not defined or is not available in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index: The most common cause is that the database index required for the search help is not created or is not active.
  Search Help Configuration: The search help may be incorrectly configured or may reference a field that does not have an associated index.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the index.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Index Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the index exists for the table associated with the search help.
  If the index does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Index:
  
  If the index is missing, you can create it using SE11. Go to the relevant table, and create a new index with the required fields.
  If the index exists but is inactive, you can activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to review the search help configuration. Ensure that it is correctly set up to use the appropriate index.
  Check the parameters and ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Database Maintenance:
  
  If there are issues with the database, consider running database maintenance tasks or consulting with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the index and the underlying data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to the error message DH150 for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on search helps and indexes for a deeper understanding of how they work and how to configure them properly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DH150 error and implement a solution to resolve it.