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