How To Fix DH811 - Search help & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Search help & does not exist

What causes this issue?

A search help that is not known in the system is to be used for the
input help.

System Response

The input help cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

The message could have the following causes:
1. The search help exists, but is not active. If you display the search
help in the ABAP Dictionary, the new status will be displayed. The
problem can be corrected by activating the search help.
2. A search help that does not actually exist was assigned to the
field. In this case it is inecessary to make a change in the Screen
Painter, in the ABAP Dictionary or in the program, depending on where
the assignment was made.
3. It is a matchcode from an earlier release for which a search help
was not generated during the upgrade. Search helps are generated for
matchcodes once when upgrading to a 4.x Release. Only search helps
should then be created in place of matchcodes.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH811 - Search help & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DH811, which states "Search help & does not exist," typically occurs when a search help that is being referenced in a program or transaction is not defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration, incorrect references, or issues with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help that is being called does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Search Help Name: The name of the search help might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program or transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Custom Development: If the search help is custom-developed, there may be issues in the code or configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists. You can do this by entering the name of the search help in the "Search Help" field and clicking on "Display."
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the program.
  
  
  
  Verify References:
  
  Check the program or transaction that is calling the search help to ensure that the name is correct and matches the defined search help.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the search help was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If the search help is custom, review the development to ensure it is correctly implemented and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the search help or its purpose, consult the relevant documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific search help or error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.