How To Fix DH406 - Append search help cannot be transformed to an elementary search help

DH406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Append search help cannot be transformed to an elementary search help

What causes this issue?

You want to execute function 'Change search help type' for an
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_APPEND>append search help</>. This is not allowed.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

This is probably a programming error. Please contact the responsible
person.

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 DH406 - Append search help cannot be transformed to an elementary search help ?

  The SAP error message DH406, which states "Append search help cannot be transformed to an elementary search help," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of search helps in the SAP system. This error is related to the way search helps are defined and how they interact with each other.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Search Help Configuration: The error usually arises when you are trying to append a search help to an existing search help that is not defined as an elementary search help. An elementary search help is a standalone search help that can be used independently, while an append search help is meant to extend the functionality of an existing search help.
  
  
  Incorrect Definition: If the search help you are trying to append to is not set up correctly or is not compatible with the append operation, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the