How To Fix DH171 - Literal &2 defined as default value for parameter &1 is incorrect

DH171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Literal &2 defined as default value for parameter &1 is incorrect

What causes this issue?

The literal &V2& was assigned to parameter &V1& of the search help as
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_DEFAULT>default</>. A literal must begin and end with
an apostrophe ('). You violated this requirement.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Correct the notation of the default.
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 DH171 - Literal &2 defined as default value for parameter &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message DH171 indicates that there is an issue with a default value defined for a parameter in a data dictionary object, such as a table or a view. The message typically means that the literal value assigned as the default for a parameter is not valid or does not conform to the expected data type or format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The default value assigned to the parameter does not match the expected data type. For example, if the parameter is defined as an integer, but the default value is a string, this error will occur.
  Invalid Format: The default value may not be in the correct format. For instance, if a date is expected, but the default value is not in a recognized date format, it will trigger this error.
  Domain Constraints: If the parameter is associated with a domain that has specific value constraints, and the default value does