How To Fix DPR_BAPI005 - Search criterion &1 is not a selection parameter in search help &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Search criterion &1 is not a selection parameter in search help &2

What causes this issue?

The search criterion &V1& cannot be used for search help &V2& because it
is a search parameter that does not appear or is not ready for input in
the dialog selection popup.

System Response

The system ignores the search criterion in the search.

How to fix this error?

In the BAPI interface, only use search criteria that are marked as
selective search help parameters (columns <LS>SPos</> and <LS>SDis</>)
in the elementary search help.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI005 - Search criterion &1 is not a selection parameter in search help &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI005, which states "Search criterion &1 is not a selection parameter in search help &2," typically occurs when you are trying to use a search help (a feature in SAP that provides a list of possible values for a field) that does not include the specified search criterion as a valid selection parameter.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Search Criterion: The search criterion you are using (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined as a selection parameter in the specified search help (denoted as &2).
  Configuration Issues: The search help may not be properly configured to include the necessary fields or parameters.
  Field Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the field you are trying to search on and the fields defined in the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the search help (use the name provided in the error message).
  Ensure that the search criterion you are trying to use is included as a selection parameter in the search help.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help:
  
  If the search criterion is not included, you may need to modify the search help to add it. This requires appropriate authorizations and knowledge of the data model.
  You can add the required field to the selection parameters of the search help.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Search Criterion:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct search criterion. Sometimes, the field names or parameters may change, or you may be using an incorrect field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific search help you are using to understand its parameters and usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module).
  Search Help Types: There are different types of search helps in SAP, such as elementary search helps and collective search helps. Understanding the type you are working with can help in troubleshooting.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify search helps in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.