How To Fix DH163 - Search help parameter & does not occur in the selection method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Search help parameter & does not occur in the selection method

What causes this issue?

The elementary search help has a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> that does not occur in the
field as <DS:DE.SELMETHOD>selection method</>. The parameter is
therefore meaningless (unless the search help has a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_EXIT>search help exit</> using this parameter).

System Response

The action is terminated (or continued with a warning if the search
help has a search help exit).

How to fix this error?

Check the name of the specified parameter. You might have to adjust it
to the name of the corresponding field of the selection method.
Otherwise you should probably delete the parameter completely.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE

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 DH163 - Search help parameter & does not occur in the selection method ?

  The SAP error message DH163 typically indicates that there is a problem with a search help parameter in a selection method. This error occurs when the search help is trying to use a parameter that is not defined or does not exist in the selection method of the associated data element or domain.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The search help is configured to use a parameter that is not defined in the selection method.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help might be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch between the parameters expected and those provided.
  Changes in Data Elements: If the underlying data element or domain has been modified, it may lead to inconsistencies in the search help configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, it might not have all the necessary components or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help definition.
  Ensure that all parameters used in the search help are correctly defined in the selection method.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Method:
  
  In SE11, check the selection method associated with the search help.
  Ensure that all parameters referenced in the search help are present in the selection method.
  
  
  
  Adjust Parameters:
  
  If a parameter is missing, you may need to add it to the selection method or adjust the search help to use the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies in the database objects related to the search help and selection method.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and are present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the search help to ensure that it works as expected without throwing the DH163 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking and modifying search helps and selection methods.
  SE14: Database Utility for checking database objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and selection methods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the DH163 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DH163 error in SAP.