How To Fix DPR_OBJ_LINK017 - You can use the search help only for specific object types

DPR_OBJ_LINK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_OBJ_LINK - Messages for Object Links

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You can use the search help only for specific object types

What causes this issue?

The search help is only available if the interface
<NP>IF_DPR_OBL_OPERATIVE</> is implemented by the proxy class assigned
to the object type (for example, <NP>0PLMCOREER</>). You can view the
proxy class in the <LS>Details</> of the object type.

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_OBJ_LINK017 - You can use the search help only for specific object types ?

  The SAP error message DPR_OBJ_LINK017, which states "You can use the search help only for specific object types," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project Management (DPR) module when users attempt to use search help functionality for object types that are not supported in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Unsupported Object Type: The search help is being invoked for an object type that is not configured to be searchable in the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the search help for certain object types.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain object types or to use the search help functionality.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_OBJ_LINK017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type: Ensure that you are trying to use the search help for a valid and supported object