How To Fix DH402 - Default name & for append search help for search help & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Default name & for append search help for search help & is invalid

What causes this issue?

Normally the system proposes a default name for the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_APPEND>append search help</> to be defined. In this
case the default name would contradict the SAA norm.

System Response

No name is proposed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a correct name for the append search help.

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 DH402 - Default name & for append search help for search help & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message DH402 typically indicates an issue with a search help that is being used in a particular context, often related to the configuration of search helps in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). The message "Default name & for append search help for search help & is invalid" suggests that there is a problem with the naming or configuration of an append search help.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Search Help Name: The search help name specified in the configuration might be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Append Search Help: The append search help that is being referenced may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search help, such as incorrect parameters or missing entries.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help definition.
  Ensure that the search help name is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Append Search Help:
  
  If you are using an append search help, ensure that it is properly defined and activated.
  Check if the append search help is correctly linked to the main search help.
  
  
  
  Adjust Search Help Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters and settings of the search help to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the search help was transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they are correctly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is calling the search help to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to search helps for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with search helps or provide patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the DH402 error message in SAP.