How To Fix DH161 - Data element & for search help parameter & is not atomic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Data element & for search help parameter & is not atomic

What causes this issue?

To define the type, you must assign a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>search help parameter</> a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_DTEL>data element</>. Only those data elements that
describe an atomic type are allowed. You assigned search help parameter
&V2& a data element that describes a reference type.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Assign the search help parameter a suitable data element.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH161 - Data element & for search help parameter & is not atomic ?

  The SAP error message DH161 indicates that there is an issue with a data element or search help parameter that is not atomic. This typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, particularly when defining search helps or data elements in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message DH161 is triggered when:
  
  A data element or search help parameter is defined in a way that it is not atomic, meaning it cannot be broken down into simpler components. This often happens when the data element is defined with a structure or a table type that contains multiple fields.
  The search help is trying to use a non-atomic data type, which is not allowed in certain contexts where a single value is expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DH161 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Element Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the data element that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the data element is defined as atomic (i.e., it should be a simple data type like CHAR, NUMC, etc., rather than a structure or table type).
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Parameters:
  
  If the error is related to a search help, check the parameters defined in the search help.
  Ensure that all parameters are atomic data types. If any parameter is a structure or a table type, you will need to change it to a simple data type.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help:
  
  If you are using a custom search help, you may need to modify it to ensure that it only uses atomic data types for its parameters.
  You can do this by going to transaction SE11, selecting the search help, and editing the parameters accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help or data element to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Atomic Data Types: In SAP, atomic data types are those that cannot be subdivided. Examples include CHAR, NUMC, DATS, TIMS, etc. Structures and table types are considered non-atomic.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This is the transaction code used to access the Data Dictionary in SAP, where you can create and modify data elements, domains, tables, views, and search helps.
  Search Helps: Search helps are used in SAP to provide users with a list of possible values for a field. They can be defined using simple or complex data types, but for parameters, atomic types are required.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying concepts, you should be able to resolve the DH161 error effectively.