How To Fix DO424 - Type of search help parameter &1-&2 is incompatible with the data element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Type of search help parameter &1-&2 is incompatible with the data element

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. This search help parameter
must have the same type as the data element, that is the data element
and search help parameter must have the same data type, number of
places and decimal places.
The search help parameter specified for the data element does not have
the same type as 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?

Define an EXPORT parameter of the search help that has the same type as
the data element for the search help attachment to the data element.
Then activate the data element again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO424 - Type of search help parameter &1-&2 is incompatible with the data element ?

  The SAP error message DO424 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the type of search help parameter and the data element in your SAP system. This typically occurs when the search help is defined with parameters that do not match the expected data types or characteristics of the associated data element.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The search help parameter's data type does not match the data type of the data element it is supposed to be associated with.
  Incompatible Lengths: The length of the search help parameter may not be compatible with the length defined for the data element.
  Domain Issues: The domain associated with the data element may have restrictions that are not met by the search help parameter.
  Incorrect Search Help Definition: The search help may have been incorrectly defined or modified, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element and Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the data element associated with the search help.
  Verify the data types, lengths, and domains of both the search help parameters and the data element.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help Parameters:
  
  If you find that the search help parameters are incorrectly defined, you may need to modify them to ensure they match the data element's specifications.
  Ensure that the parameter types (e.g., CHAR, NUMC) and lengths are compatible.
  
  
  
  Recreate Search Help:
  
  If the search help is significantly misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure that all parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Enhancements or Modifications:
  
  If there have been any enhancements or modifications to the standard search help or data element, review those changes to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the search help in the relevant transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to check and modify search helps and data elements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and data elements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide guidance on similar error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DO424 error and ensure that your search help is functioning correctly with the associated data element.