How To Fix DPR_CI002 - Field &1 does not support search help in table entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CI - Project Management: Messages for Managing Customer Fields

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Field &1 does not support search help in table entries

What causes this issue?

The system does not support the <LS>Search Help</> field type for
the field when entering tasks and checklists in tables.
Instead, the system displays the available values in a dropdown box,
provided that the following conditions are met:
An elementary search help has been assigned to the field.
The number of selected values is smaller than the maximum number of hits
which is 200.
If the conditions are not met, no input help will be available for the
field.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CI002 - Field &1 does not support search help in table entries ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CI002, which states "Field &1 does not support search help in table entries," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project Management module, particularly when dealing with the Project Definition or Project Structure.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question (represented by &1) is not configured to support search help. This means that the field does not have a search help defined in the data dictionary.
  Data Entry Context: The context in which you are trying to enter data does not allow for search help. For example, if you are trying to enter a value in a table entry that does not have a predefined search help.
  Custom Development: If there are custom fields or modifications in the system, they may not have been set up to support search help.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the field definition for the field that is causing the error. Ensure that it has a search help associated with it.
  If it does not have a search help, you may need to create one or modify the existing field configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Table Entries:
  
  If you are working with a custom table or a specific transaction, ensure that the field is correctly defined in the context of that table or transaction.
  Check if the field is part of a structure that is being used in the table and whether that structure has search help defined.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the field is a custom field, ensure that it has been properly configured in the ABAP Dictionary and that any associated search help is correctly implemented.
  You may need to involve your ABAP developer to create or link a search help to the field.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on how to configure search helps.
  Review SAP documentation for best practices on defining search helps and field configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the search help is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE84 (Repository Information System) can be useful for checking and modifying search helps.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal contains extensive documentation on search helps and field configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.