How To Fix DH154 - Search help parameter assignment of &-& to &-& is in wrong search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Search help parameter assignment of &-& to &-& is in wrong search help

What causes this issue?

The list of parameter assignments for the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>inclusions</> of the search help contains an
entry which is not assigned to the search help in question.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_CONSISTENT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH154 - Search help parameter assignment of &-& to &-& is in wrong search help ?

  The SAP error message DH154 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of search help parameters in the context of a search help definition. This error typically arises when the parameters defined in a search help are not correctly aligned with the expected parameters of the associated data element or structure.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Parameter Mapping: The parameters defined in the search help do not match the expected parameters of the data element or structure. This can happen if the search help is incorrectly configured or if there are changes in the underlying data structure that have not been reflected in the search help.
  
  
  Search Help Definition Issues: The search help itself may be incorrectly defined, such as having the wrong data element or structure associated with it.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data types of the parameters in the search help may not match the data types of the fields they are supposed to correspond to.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition: Go to the transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the search help. Ensure that the parameters are correctly defined and that they match the expected data types and structures.
  
  
  Parameter Assignment: Verify that the parameters in the search help are correctly assigned to the corresponding fields in the calling program or screen. Make sure that the parameter names and types are consistent.
  
  
  Adjust Data Elements: If the underlying data elements or structures have changed, update the search help to reflect these changes.
  
  
  Recreate Search Help: If the search help is too complex or has too many issues, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure that it is correctly defined.
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the search help in the relevant transaction to ensure that it works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to search helps and data dictionary objects can provide additional guidance.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to trace the execution and identify where the parameter assignment is failing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH154 error and ensure that your search help is functioning correctly.