How To Fix DH207 - Dependent search help & was activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Dependent search help & was activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH207 - Dependent search help & was activated ?

  The SAP error message DH207 indicates that a dependent search help has been activated, which typically means that the search help you are trying to use is dependent on another search help. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a search help is designed to retrieve values based on the results of another search help.
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Search Help: The search help you are trying to use is dependent on another search help that has not been activated or is not functioning correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search helps, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the dependent search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the configuration of the search help you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the dependent search help is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Dependent Search Help:
  
  If the dependent search help is not activated, you can activate it in transaction SE11.
  Make sure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access both the main and dependent search helps.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can use transaction SE37 to debug the function module associated with the search help to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific search help you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Help: In SAP, search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field. They can be independent or dependent on other search helps.
  Transaction SE11: This transaction is used to manage database objects, including search helps.
  Transaction SE37: This transaction is used to manage function modules, which can be helpful for debugging search helps.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.