How To Fix DH185 - No type was defined for search help parameter &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No type was defined for search help parameter &

What causes this issue?

The type definition of
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>parameter</> &V1& of the search help is
explicitly uncoupled from the type definition for the field of the
<DS:DE.SELMETHOD>selection method</> having the same name. In this case
the type of the parameter must be defined with a
<DS:TX.MK-ROLLNAME>data element</> having the same data type, length
and decimal places as the field of the selection method with the same
name. However, no data element was specified for the parameter.

System Response

INCLUDE DDDOC_CANCEL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Couple the type of the parameter to that of the field of the selection
method with the same name again by canceling the corresponding flag in
the search help maintenance or define a suitable data element for
defining the type.
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH185 - No type was defined for search help parameter & ?

  The SAP error message DH185 "No type was defined for search help parameter &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the definition of a search help parameter in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid data type for one of the parameters defined in the search help.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type: The search help parameter is defined without an associated data type, which is necessary for the system to understand how to handle the parameter.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may have been incorrectly configured, leading to missing or invalid parameter definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help that is causing the error and click on "Display".
  Check the parameters defined for the search help. Ensure that each parameter has a valid data type assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Data Types:
  
  If you find any parameters without a data type, you need to define a valid data type for those parameters. You can either use existing data types or create a new one as needed.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Search Help:
  
  If the search help is incorrectly configured, you may need to reconfigure it. This includes ensuring that all parameters are correctly defined and associated with the appropriate data types.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the search help was transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the search help or manually correct the definitions in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help to ensure that it works correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to search helps and this specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.