How To Fix DH871 - Help view is used in search help. Adjust search help if necessary.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Help view is used in search help. Adjust search help if necessary.

What causes this issue?

As of Release 4.0, <DS:TX.DDDOK_HELPVIEW>help views</> are only used as
selection methods of <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search
helps</>. If you include new fields in the help view, this only affects
the input help when the corresponding parameter has been included in
the search help as well.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check if search helps have to be adjusted to your changes. The search
helps that use the help view as selection method can be found using the
where-used list.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH871 - Help view is used in search help. Adjust search help if necessary. ?

  The SAP error message DH871 indicates that a help view is being used in a search help, and there may be an issue with the configuration or definition of that search help. This error typically arises when the search help is not properly set up to reference the help view, or when the help view itself has issues.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may not be correctly configured to use the help view.
  Missing or Inactive Help View: The help view that the search help is trying to reference may not exist, or it may be inactive.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (like changes to the help view), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the help view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Help View: Verify that the help view exists and is active. You can do this by navigating to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and checking the help view.
  Review Search Help Configuration: Go to transaction SE11 and check the configuration of the search help. Ensure that it correctly references the help view.
  Adjust Search Help: If necessary, adjust the search help to ensure it is correctly set up. This may involve modifying the search help parameters or the associated help view.
  Activate Objects: If you have made changes to the help view or search help, make sure to activate them.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the help view and search help.
  Transport Issues: If this issue arises after a transport, ensure that all related objects have been transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and help views.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.