How To Fix DH170 - GET parameter &2 defined as default value for parameter &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: GET parameter &2 defined as default value for parameter &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

A <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_DEFAULT>default value</> was assigned to parameter
&V1& of the search help. The value &V2& that was assigned is not a
literal (since it is not enclosed in apostrophes) and not a system
field (since it does not begin with 'SY' or 'SYST'). It is therefore
interpreted as a <DS:DE.MEMORYID>GET parameter</>. This GET parameter
does not exist.

System Response

The action is continued with a warning or terminated.

How to fix this error?

If the message is output when an imported request is activated, it is
possible that the GET parameter will have been imported with the next
main import. In this case the problem has been solved. Otherwise you
should check the notation of the default.

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 DH170 - GET parameter &2 defined as default value for parameter &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DH170 indicates that there is an issue with a GET parameter that is defined as a default value for another parameter. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to retrieve a value for a parameter that has not been defined or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter Definition: The parameter that is supposed to provide a default value for another parameter is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the parameters are defined.
  Transport Issues: If the parameters were recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process that caused the parameter to be missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the parameter.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Definitions: Verify that the parameter defined as the default value actually exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Correct Configuration: If the parameter is missing, you may need to create it or correct the configuration to ensure that it points to a valid parameter.
  Transport Check: If the parameters were transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the parameters in question. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the parameter retrieval is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to check the definitions and configurations of the parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation related to the specific module or functionality you are working with, as it may provide insights into parameter configurations.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.