How To Fix DH204 - Activation caused by deleting append search help &

DH204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Activation caused by deleting append search help &

What causes this issue?

Search help &V1& is an <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_APPEND>append search help
</>. When you delete it, the appending search help is automatically
activated to remove the inclusions copied from the append search help.

System Response

The action is continued. If you use the appending search help in the
future, the append search help will no longer be taken into
consideration.

How to fix this error?

No action required.

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 DH204 - Activation caused by deleting append search help & ?

  The SAP error message DH204 typically indicates an issue related to the activation of a data dictionary object, specifically when there is a problem with a search help that has been modified or deleted. This error often arises when an append search help is deleted, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Append Search Help: The primary cause of the DH204 error is the deletion of an append search help that is still being referenced by other objects in the system. This can happen if a developer or administrator removes a search help without ensuring that it is not in use.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: If the data dictionary is not consistent due to the deletion of objects, it can lead to activation issues for related objects.
  Dependencies: Other database objects (like tables, views, or programs) may depend on the deleted search help, causing activation failures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Deleted Search Help: