How To Fix DH890 - Basis table & already has a search help binding

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Basis table & already has a search help binding

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH890 - Basis table & already has a search help binding ?

  The SAP error message DH890 indicates that there is an issue with a basis table that already has a search help binding. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a search help for a table that already has an existing search help binding.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Search Help Binding: The error arises because the table in question already has a search help associated with it. In SAP, a search help is a mechanism that allows users to search for and select values from a list, and each table can only have one search help binding at a time.
  Modification Attempt: You may be trying to bind a new search help to a table that already has one, or you may be trying to modify the existing search help without first removing the current binding.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Bindings: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the existing search help bindings for the table. You can do this by:
  
  Entering the table name in the "Database Table" field.
  Clicking on the "Search Help" button to see if there is an existing search help binding.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Binding: If you need to change the search help, you will first need to remove the existing binding:
  
  Go to the search help that is currently bound to the table.
  Remove the binding from the table.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create New Binding: After removing the existing binding, you can create a new search help binding for the table:
  
  Go back to the table definition in SE11.
  Click on the "Search Help" button and bind the new search help.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport your changes to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production) as needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator (for more complex scenarios)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and their bindings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to search helps and table bindings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always test the new search help to ensure it works as expected and provides the correct data to users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DH890 error and successfully manage search help bindings for your SAP tables.