How To Fix DH175 - Client field & may not be a search help parameter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Client field & may not be a search help parameter

What causes this issue?

You tried to use the client field of the <DS:DE.SELMETHOD>selection
method</> of the elementary search help as a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> in the search help. This is
not allowed because search helps cannot perform selection for all
clients.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL

How to fix this error?

Remove the client field of the selection method from the parameter list
of the search help.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH175 - Client field & may not be a search help parameter ?

  The SAP error message DH175, which states "Client field & may not be a search help parameter," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a search help in SAP. This error indicates that the field in question (represented by the placeholder "&") is a client-dependent field, and it cannot be used as a search help parameter.
  Cause:
  
  Client-Dependent Field: The field you are trying to use in the search help is client-dependent, meaning its values are specific to a particular client in the SAP system. Search helps are generally expected to work across clients, which is why client-dependent fields cannot be used as parameters.
  Search Help Configuration: The search help may have been incorrectly configured to include a client-dependent field as a parameter.
  Field Definition: The field may not be defined correctly in the data dictionary (DDIC) or may not be intended for use in search helps.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Search Help Configuration: Check the configuration of the search help in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator). Ensure that client-dependent fields are not included as search help parameters.
  Modify Search Help: If the field is necessary for your search help, consider creating a new search help that does not include client-dependent fields or modify the existing search help to exclude the problematic field.
  Use Alternative Fields: If possible, use a different field that is not client-dependent as a search help parameter.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidelines on configuring search helps and understanding client-dependent fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to search helps and client-dependent fields.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may need to delve deeper into the system configuration.