How To Fix DH167 - Required &-parameter & of function module & invalid

DH167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Required &-parameter & of function module & invalid

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 regarding the interface of the function module. In
particular, all the parameters of the function module that are not also
parameters of function module <LS>F4IF_SHLP_EXIT_EXAMPLE</> are
optional. This condition is violated by the &V1& parameter &V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Change the interface of function module &V3& so that it satisfies the
conditions for the interface of a search help exit. Also check whether
parameter &V2& can be marked as optional.

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 DH167 - Required &-parameter & of function module & invalid ?

  The SAP error message DH167, which states "Required &-parameter & of function module & invalid," typically indicates that a required parameter for a function module is either missing or has an invalid value. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when calling a function module in ABAP or when using certain SAP transactions that rely on function modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The function module requires a specific parameter that has not been provided.
  Invalid Value: The parameter has been provided, but the value is not valid (e.g., it does not meet the expected data type or value range).
  Incorrect Function Module Call: The function module is being called incorrectly, possibly due to a typo in the parameter name or incorrect sequence of parameters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect the expected parameters for the function module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Module Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific function module