How To Fix DH159 - Dialog type & meaningless for a collective search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Dialog type & meaningless for a collective search help

What causes this issue?

The search help in question is a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_COLLECTIVE>collective search help</>. The
<DS:DE.DDSHDIATYP>dialog type</> defined for the search help, howver,
is only meaningful for <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search
helps</>.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the sources of the search help are consistent.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH159 - Dialog type & meaningless for a collective search help ?

  The SAP error message DH159 indicates that there is an issue with the dialog type being used in a collective search help. This error typically arises when the system encounters a dialog type that is not applicable or meaningful for the context of a collective search help.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Dialog Type: The dialog type specified in the search help is not suitable for collective search help. Collective search helps are designed to aggregate multiple search helps, and certain dialog types may not be compatible.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the search help settings or the way the search help is defined in the system.
  Missing or Incomplete Definition: The search help may not be fully defined, or there may be missing components that are required for it to function correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Search Help Definition: Review the definition of the search help in transaction SE11. Ensure that the dialog type is appropriate for collective search helps. Typically, collective search helps should use dialog types that are compatible with multiple entries.
  Modify Dialog Type: If the dialog type is incorrect, modify it to a suitable type that can be used in a collective search help. Common dialog types for collective search helps include "F4" or "F4IF" types.
  Review Related Search Helps: If the collective search help is aggregating multiple search helps, ensure that all individual search helps are correctly defined and do not have conflicting dialog types.
  Testing: After making changes, test the search help functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the search help behaves as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE11: This transaction is used to manage data dictionary objects, including search helps. You can use it to view and edit the search help definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring search helps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on search helps and dialog types for more detailed information on how to configure them correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.