How To Fix DH155 - Search help parameter & does not exist and cannot be assigned to &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Search help parameter & does not exist and cannot be assigned to &-&

What causes this issue?

The parameter assignment for the <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>inclusion</>
of search help &V2& in the collective search help in question
references a <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> of the including
search help which does not exist.

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 DH155 - Search help parameter & does not exist and cannot be assigned to &-& ?

  The SAP error message DH155 typically indicates that there is an issue with a search help parameter in the context of a search help definition. This error occurs when the system cannot find a specified parameter or when there is a mismatch in the expected data types or structures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The search help is trying to reference a parameter that does not exist in the associated data structure or table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help might be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch between the expected parameters and the actual parameters defined.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the data types of the parameters being used in the search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the search help that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all parameters referenced in the search help are correctly defined and exist in the associated data structure.
  
  
  
  Verify Parameter Names:
  
  Make sure that the parameter names used in the search help match exactly with those defined in the underlying table or structure. Pay attention to case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Data Type Consistency:
  
  Check the data types of the parameters in the search help and ensure they match the expected types in the associated table or structure.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Search Help:
  
  If the search help is not functioning as expected, consider recreating it or adjusting the parameters to ensure they align correctly with the underlying data structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the search help or related objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context about the parameters being passed.
  
  
  
  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 insights and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.