How To Fix DH203 - Dependent search help & was not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Dependent search help & was not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH203 - Dependent search help & was not activated ?

  The SAP error message DH203 indicates that a dependent search help has not been activated. This typically occurs when a search help that is dependent on another search help is not properly configured or activated in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activation: The dependent search help has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search help, such as incorrect parameters or missing dependencies.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the dependent search help that is causing the error.
  Check if the search help is active. If not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent search helps are correctly defined and activated.
  Review the main search help to ensure it correctly references the dependent search help.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the search help was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all objects are activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the search help to identify any underlying issues in the code or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on search help configuration.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.