How To Fix DO423 - Search help parameter &1-&2 is not an EXPORT parameter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Search help parameter &1-&2 is not an EXPORT parameter

What causes this issue?

A search help can be <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_TBSH>attached</> to a data
element. At this time an EXPORT parameter of the search help is defined
for the value transport for the input help.
The search help parameter defined for the data element is not an EXPORT
parameter and therefore is not suitable for the value transport.

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?

Enter an EXPORT parameter of the search help for the search help
attachment to the data element and then activate the data element
again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO423 - Search help parameter &1-&2 is not an EXPORT parameter ?

  The SAP error message DO423 indicates that there is an issue with a search help parameter in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that the parameter specified (denoted by &1 and &2) is not defined as an EXPORT parameter in the search help definition. This can occur when the search help is expected to return values but is not set up correctly to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Definition: The parameter in question is not defined as an EXPORT parameter in the search help. In SAP, EXPORT parameters are used to return values from a search help to the calling program.
  Search Help Configuration: The search help may not be configured correctly, or the parameters may not be mapped properly.
  Data Element Issues: The data element associated with the parameter may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help that is causing the issue and click on "Display".
  Check the parameters defined in the search help. Ensure that the parameters you are trying to use are marked as EXPORT parameters.
  
  
  
  Modify the Search Help:
  
  If the parameters are not defined as EXPORT, you will need to modify the search help.
  Add the necessary parameters as EXPORT parameters if they are intended to return values.
  
  
  
  Check the Calling Program:
  
  Ensure that the program or function module that is calling the search help is correctly set up to handle the parameters being returned.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  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 parameter definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to search helps and parameters.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the configuration or coding aspects.