How To Fix DH875 - Text is only possible for active search helps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 875

• Message text: Text is only possible for active search helps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH875 - Text is only possible for active search helps ?

  The SAP error message DH875 ("Text is only possible for active search helps") typically occurs when you are trying to use a search help that is not active or not properly configured in the system. This error is related to the use of search helps in SAP, which are tools that allow users to search for and select values from a predefined list.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Search Help: The search help you are trying to use is not active in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search help, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Custom Search Help: If you are using a custom search help, it may not be properly defined or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help you are trying to use.
  Check if the search help is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the search help is correctly configured. This includes checking the parameters and the associated tables or views.
  If you are using a custom search help, verify that it is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is calling the search help to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific search help you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific search help or error message.
  Search Help Types: Understand the different types of search helps (e.g., elementary search helps, collective search helps) and their configurations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.