How To Fix DH181 - Included search help & is an append search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Included search help & is an append search help

What causes this issue?

<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_APPEND>Append search help</> &V1& was
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>included</> in the search help, but you may
not include append search helps in other search helps.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Remove the inclusion of &V1& from the search help. You might have to
include all the search helps included in &V1& directly in the search
help.
INCLUDE DDDOC_SHLP_HANDLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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 DH181 - Included search help & is an append search help ?

  The SAP error message DH181 typically indicates an issue related to search helps in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the search help you are trying to use is an "append search help" and is included in another search help. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Append Search Help: The error occurs when you are trying to use an append search help that is not properly linked or configured with its main search help. An append search help is designed to extend the functionality of an existing search help by adding additional fields or criteria.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search helps, such as missing links or incorrect settings in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Look for the main search help that the append search help is supposed to extend.
  Ensure that the append search help is correctly assigned to the main search help.
  Verify that the fields in the append search help are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect settings.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters of both the main and append search helps to ensure they are compatible.
  Make sure that the fields in the append search help are correctly mapped to the main search help.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the search help again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to search helps for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to search helps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.