How To Fix DH176 - Parameter list of append search help & differs from appending one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Parameter list of append search help & differs from appending one

What causes this issue?

The parameter list of an
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_APPEND>append search help</> should always agree with
the parameter list of its appending objects. This is not the case for
append search help &V1&. Probably the parameter list of the appending
object was changed in a previous system and this change was
transported.

System Response

The append search help functions as in the past.

How to fix this error?

Go to the maintenance transaction of the ABAP Dictionary to maintain
search help &V1&. You are recommended to adjust the parameter list to
the interface of the appending object. Accept this proposal.
Then check if you want to adjust the assignment of the parameters of
the append search help to the those of the search helps it includes to
the new parameter list. In this way you can for example use functional
enhancements resulting from changing the parameter list of the
appending objects when using the appended search helps.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH176 - Parameter list of append search help & differs from appending one ?

  The SAP error message DH176 indicates that there is a mismatch between the parameter list of an append search help and the parameter list of the original search help it is trying to append to. This typically occurs when you are trying to enhance a search help by appending additional parameters, but the parameters do not match in terms of their definitions or types.
  Cause:
  
  Parameter Mismatch: The parameters defined in the append search help do not match the parameters of the original search help. This could be due to differences in data types, names, or the number of parameters.
  Inconsistent Definitions: If the original search help has been modified or if the append search help is not correctly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the search help might not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Definitions: Review the parameter definitions of both the original search help and the append search help. Ensure that they match in terms of:
  
  Data types (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, etc.)
  Parameter names
  Number of parameters
  
  
  Modify the Append Search Help: If there are discrepancies, modify the append search help to ensure that its parameters align with those of the original search help.
  Recreate the Append Search Help: If necessary, you can delete the existing append search help and recreate it, ensuring that you follow the correct parameter definitions.
  Use Transaction SE11: You can use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of the search helps and make necessary adjustments.
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, test the search help to ensure that it works as expected without throwing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Help: In SAP, search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field. They can be standard or custom-defined.
  Append Search Help: This is a way to enhance existing search helps by adding additional parameters or modifying the behavior of the search help.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This transaction allows you to view and modify database objects, including search helps, tables, views, and more.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to search helps that might provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH176 error and successfully append your search help.