How To Fix DH165 - & parameter & of function module & not typed correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: & parameter & of function module & not typed correctly

What causes this issue?

The search help has function module &V3& as
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_EXIT>search help exit</>. This results in certain
conditions for the interface of the function module. In particular,
parameter &V2& must have exactly the same type as in the interface of
function module <LS>F4IF_SHLP_EXIT_EXAMPLE</>. This condition has been
violated.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Adjust the type of the specified function module parameter to the
template. Also note that type group <LS>SHLP</> must be defined in the
data of the function module.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH165 - & parameter & of function module & not typed correctly ?

  The SAP error message DH165, which states that "parameter & of function module & not typed correctly," typically indicates a type mismatch in the parameters being passed to a function module. This can occur when the data types of the parameters do not match the expected types defined in the function module's interface.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the data type of the variable being passed does not match the expected data type defined in the function module.
  Incorrect Parameter Order: The parameters may be passed in the wrong order, leading to confusion in type matching.
  Missing Parameters: If a required parameter is missing or not provided, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Structure: If a structure is being passed, it may not have the correct fields or types as expected by the function module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Module Interface: Review the function module's interface in transaction SE37 or SE80. Ensure that the parameters you are passing match the expected types (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, INT, etc.).
  Data Type Conversion: If there is a type mismatch, consider converting the data to the correct type using appropriate conversion functions (e.g., CONCATENATE, CONVERT_TO_STRING, etc.).
  Parameter Order: Verify that the parameters are being passed in the correct order as defined in the function module.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to step through the code and inspect the values and types of the parameters being passed to the function module.
  Documentation: Refer to the documentation of the function module for any specific requirements regarding the parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE37 to view and edit function modules, and SE80 for more comprehensive object management.
  Data Dictionary: Use SE11 to check the data types of structures and tables that you might be using as parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific function module you are using.
  ABAP Development: If you are an ABAP developer, ensure that you are familiar with data types and structures in ABAP programming.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DH165 error message in SAP.