How To Fix DO421 - Search help &1 is not active or does not have parameters

DO421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Search help &1 is not active or does not have parameters

What causes this issue?

An active search help can be <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_TBSH>attached</> to a
data element. Here, an EXPORT parameter for the search help for the
value transport is specified in the input help.
However, a search help that does not exist as an active version, or
does not exist or has no parameters, is attached to the data element.

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?

Remove the search help attachment to the data element or make sure that
the attached search help is active or has the appropriate parameter.
Then activate the data element again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO421 - Search help &1 is not active or does not have parameters ?

  The SAP error message DO421 indicates that a search help (search assistance) is either not active or does not have the required parameters defined. This error typically occurs when a user tries to use a search help in a field that relies on it, but the system cannot find a valid search help to provide the necessary data.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Search Help: The search help may not be activated in the system.
  Missing Parameters: The search help might not have the necessary parameters defined, which are required for it to function correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data dictionary or the search help itself.
  Custom Development: If the search help is custom-developed, there may be errors in the code or logic that prevent it from executing properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name