How To Fix DH157 - Search help par. &-& contains values from search help parameters & and &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Search help par. &-& contains values from search help parameters & and &

What causes this issue?

The parameter assignment for the <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>inclusion</>
of search help &V1& in the collective search help in question assigns
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>IMPORT parameter</> &V2& of the included
search help two parameters of the including search help. This is not
allowed because parameter &V2& cannot accept more than one value.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Remove one of the assignments of the specified parameter.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH157 - Search help par. &-& contains values from search help parameters & and & ?

  The SAP error message DH157 typically indicates an issue with the search help parameters in a search help definition. This error occurs when the search help is trying to retrieve values based on parameters that are not correctly defined or are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The search help is expecting certain parameters to be passed, but they are not provided.
  Incorrect Parameter Mapping: The parameters defined in the search help do not match the expected input or output.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the search help is trying to access, such as missing entries or incorrect data types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Definitions: Review the search help definition in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to ensure that all required parameters are correctly defined and mapped.
  Provide Required Parameters: Ensure that when calling the search help, all required parameters are being passed correctly.
  Debugging: Use transaction SE37 or SE80 to debug the function module associated with the search help to identify where the issue might be occurring.
  Data Validation: Check the underlying tables or data sources to ensure that they contain the expected data and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the search help.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on search helps and parameter handling for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to search helps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.