How To Fix DH301 - & must stay DB table (is text table of selection method of search help &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: & must stay DB table (is text table of selection method of search help &)

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.TABCLASS>table category</> of table &V1& is changed, whereby
the table is converted from a database table into a structure.
Therefore it is no longer possible to select data from table &V1&.
However, table &V1& is being used as a <DS:TX.DDDOK_TEXTTABELLE>text
table</> for the <DS:DE.SELMETHOD>selection method</> of the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search help</> &V2&

System Response

The change is rejected or performed with warnings.

How to fix this error?

If you really want to change the table category, you must first cancel
the text foreign key relationship of table &V1&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH301 - & must stay DB table (is text table of selection method of search help &) ?

  The SAP error message DH301 typically indicates an issue related to the database table or the search help configuration in the SAP system. This error often arises when there is a problem with the selection method of a search help, particularly when the associated database table is not properly defined or is missing.
  Cause of DH301 Error
  
  Missing or Incomplete Table Definition: The database table that is supposed to be used in the search help may not exist, or its definition may be incomplete.
  Incorrect Search Help Configuration: The search help may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or incorrect selection method.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the database table or the search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help or the associated table was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the database table exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definition.
  Review Search Help Configuration: Use transaction SE11 to check the search help configuration. Ensure that the selection method is correctly defined and points to the correct database table.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table and the search help. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Recreate or Adjust Search Help: If the search help is misconfigured, you may need to recreate it or adjust its settings. This can be done in transaction SE11 or SE80.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the search help to identify where the error occurs. You can use transaction SE37 to analyze the function module associated with the search help.
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check table definitions and search help configurations.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to view and manage various objects including search helps.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  SE37: Function Module - to check the function module related to the search help.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on search helps and database tables.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the DH301 error in your SAP system.