How To Fix DH872 - Help view is not used. Change the search help instead.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Help view is not used. Change the search help instead.

What causes this issue?

The help view is not used in any search help and is therefore
meaningless.
Perhaps the help view was replaced with a search help.

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?

Note that the meaning of help views has changed as of Release 4.0.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH872 - Help view is not used. Change the search help instead. ?

  The SAP error message DH872 ("Help view is not used. Change the search help instead.") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a search help in the SAP system. This error indicates that the help view you are trying to use is not being utilized in the context where it is expected, and instead, you should modify the search help associated with the field or data element.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The help view may not be properly linked to the search help or may not be defined correctly.
  Obsolete Help View: The help view might be outdated or not relevant for the current data element or field.
  Search Help Definition: The search help definition may not include the help view you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DH872 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help that is associated with the field in question.
  Verify that the search help is correctly defined and that it includes the necessary help views.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help:
  
  If the help view is not included in the search help, you can add it.
  If the help view is obsolete, consider creating a new help view or modifying the existing one to meet current requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Properties:
  
  If you are working with a custom field, ensure that the field properties are correctly set to use the appropriate search help.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the search help works as expected.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  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 might address specific issues related to search helps and help views.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP system.