How To Fix DPR_BAPI003 - No hits exist in search help &1 for object category '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs in Project Management

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No hits exist in search help &1 for object category '&2'

What causes this issue?

The elementary search help &V1& you are using should return hits of
object category &V2& of the current BOR object. However, the search help
view does not contain any entries for this object category.

System Response

The system does not perform the search.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the elementary search help is compatible with the object
category of the current BOR object and if necessary, use a different,
more suitable elementary search help. You can find suitable SAP
elementary search helps in the BAPI function module documentation for
the <LS>Search</> method of the relevant BOR object.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI003 - No hits exist in search help &1 for object category '&2' ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI003 indicates that there are no entries found in the search help for a specific object category. This typically occurs when you are trying to retrieve or search for data related to a specific object in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any matching entries.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Exists: The most common cause is that there are simply no entries in the database for the specified object category. This could be due to data not being created or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Object Category: The object category specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified object category.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search help or the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if there are any entries for the specified object category in the relevant tables. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables.
  Verify Object Category: Ensure that the object category you are using is correct and exists in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or check the documentation for the correct object categories.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified object category. You can check this using transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  Review Search Help Configuration: If you have access to the configuration, check the search help settings in transaction SE80 or SE11 to ensure that they are correctly set up for the object category in question.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific module or functionality you are working with.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.