How To Fix DH401 - Default append & for search help & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Default append & for search help & already exists

What causes this issue?

You decided to create a new <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_APPEND>append search help
</> for search help &V2&. Normally the system proposes a default name,
but there is already an append search help for this search help that
has this default name. The system assumes that you do not want to use
this default append search help.

System Response

No name is proposed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a name for the append search help. You can also choose the given
default name.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH401 - Default append & for search help & already exists ?

  The SAP error message DH401 typically indicates that there is an issue with the default append for a search help that already exists in the system. This error can occur when you are trying to create or modify a search help and the system detects that a default append for that search help is already defined.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to create a new default append for a search help that already has one defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary or the search help configuration that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, there might be conflicts with existing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Search Helps: Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the existing search helps. Look for the one that is causing the error and see if there is already a default append defined.
  Modify Existing Append: If a default append already exists, you may need to modify it instead of creating a new one. You can do this by selecting the existing append and making the necessary changes.
  Delete Unused Appends: If there are any unused or obsolete appends, consider deleting them to resolve the conflict.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport requests are correctly managed and that there are no conflicts between different systems.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to search helps and appends for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and manage search helps and their appends.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is triggering the error to get more insights into the root cause.
  
  If you continue to face issues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.