How To Fix DH177 - Appending search help & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Appending search help & is not active

What causes this issue?

The search help is an <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_APPEND>append search help
</>whose appending search help &V1& is not active.

System Response

During mass activation, the action is continued with a warning because
the appending search help will probably be activated at a later time in
this case.
The action is terminated in online operation.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the appending search help is active.

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 DH177 - Appending search help & is not active ?

  The SAP error message DH177, which states "Appending search help & is not active," typically occurs when there is an issue with the search help configuration in the SAP system. This error indicates that the search help you are trying to use is not active or has not been properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Search Help: The search help you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The search help may not be correctly configured or may be missing altogether.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the search help from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DH177 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Select "Search Help" and enter the name of the search help that is causing the error.
  Check if the search help is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the search help is correctly configured. Verify that all necessary fields and tables are included in the search help definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the search help was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the search help is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is calling the search help to identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for managing database objects, including search helps.
  SE80: Object Navigator, which can also be used to manage search helps.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on search helps and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to search helps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH177 error and ensure that the search help is active and functioning correctly.