How To Fix DH172 - Search help parameter & is assigned parameters & and & of search help &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Search help parameter & is assigned parameters & and & of search help &

What causes this issue?

When <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>including</> search help &V4& in the
collective search help, you assigned two parameters of the included
search help &V4& (namely &V2& and &V3&) to
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> &V1& of the collective search
help. This is not permitted.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Check the parameter assignments for the inclusion of search help &V4&
in the particular collective search help. Make sure that only one
parameter of search help &V4& is assigned to parameter &V1&.
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH172 - Search help parameter & is assigned parameters & and & of search help & ?

  The SAP error message DH172 typically indicates an issue with the search help parameters in a particular context, often related to the configuration of search helps in the SAP system. This error can occur when the parameters assigned to a search help do not match the expected values or when there is a misconfiguration in the search help definition.
  Cause:
  
  Parameter Mismatch: The parameters defined in the search help do not match the parameters expected by the program or transaction that is calling the search help.
  Missing Parameters: One or more parameters required by the search help are not provided or are incorrectly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search help itself, such as incorrect data element assignments or missing search help exits.
  Data Element Issues: The data elements associated with the parameters may not be correctly defined or may have issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the search help that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all parameters are correctly defined and that their data types match the expected values.
  
  
  
  Verify Parameter Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the parameters assigned to the search help are correctly mapped to the fields in the calling program or transaction.
  Check if the parameters are optional or mandatory and ensure that they are being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Exits:
  
  If the search help uses a search help exit, check the logic in the exit to ensure it is correctly handling the parameters.
  Debug the exit if necessary to see if it is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Test the Search Help:
  
  Use the search help in the relevant transaction to see if it works as expected. If it fails, note the parameters being passed and check for discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific search help to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to search helps in newer versions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to search helps.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code where the search help is called to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.