How To Fix DH164 - Types of search help parameter & and selection method field incompatible


DH164 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 164

  • Message text: Types of search help parameter & and selection method field incompatible

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  • What causes this issue?

    The <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> &V1& of the elementary
    search help also occurs as a field in the <DS:DE.SELMETHOD>selection
    method</> of the search help. The data type, length and number of
    decimal places of the search help parameters and fields of the
    selection method must therefore be consistent. The specified parameter
    violates this condition.

    System Response

    INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

    How to fix this error?

    Make sure that the parameter and field have identical types. This is
    best done by defining the type of the search help parameter with a data
    element using the same domain as the data element with which the type
    of the field of the selection method is defined.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH164 - Types of search help parameter & and selection method field incompatible ?
    The SAP error message DH164, which states "Types of search help parameter & and selection method field incompatible," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the data types of the parameters defined in a search help and the fields in the associated selection method.
    
    Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The search help parameter and the field in the selection method have incompatible data types. For example, if the search help parameter is defined as a character type (CHAR) and the selection method field is defined as a numeric type (NUMC), this error will occur. Field Length Differences: Even if the data types are the same, differences in field lengths can also lead to this error. Incorrect Configuration: The search help or selection method may not be configured correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
    Solution: Check Data Types: Verify the data types of the search help parameters and the fields in the selection method. Ensure that they are compatible.

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