How To Fix DH201 - Activate dependent search help &

DH201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Activate dependent search help &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH201 - Activate dependent search help & ?

  The SAP error message DH201, which states "Activate dependent search help," typically occurs when there is an issue with the search help configuration in the SAP system. This error is related to the use of search helps in the context of data entry fields, where dependent search helps are not properly activated or configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Search Help Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the dependent search help has not been activated in the system. This can happen if the search help is newly created or modified and has not been properly activated.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the search help definition.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DH201 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search