How To Fix DH202 - Check dependent search help &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Check dependent search help &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH202 - Check dependent search help & ?

  The SAP error message DH202 typically indicates an issue with a search help that is dependent on another search help. This error can occur when the system is unable to find the necessary data or when the dependent search help is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The dependent search help may not be correctly configured or may be missing entirely.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the search help is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required by the search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the configuration of the search help in question.
  Ensure that the dependent search help is correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check the underlying tables or views that the search help is based on to ensure that they contain the expected data.
  Use transaction SE16 or SE16N to view the data in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the search help.
  You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the search help was recently transported, check if all related objects were transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport the dependent search help or related objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the search help to see where it is failing. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function module associated with the search help.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific search help for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16/SE16N (Data Browser), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the search help you are using.
  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 trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.