How To Fix DT352 - Search field &-& of search help interface: Search help & not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Search field &-& of search help interface: Search help & not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT352 - Search field &-& of search help interface: Search help & not active ?

  The SAP error message DT352 indicates that a search help interface is not active for a specific search help. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a search help in a transaction or program, but the search help is either not defined correctly or not activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Search Help: The search help you are trying to use is not activated in the system.
  Missing Search Help Interface: The search help interface that is supposed to be linked to the search help is not defined or is inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the search help settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help that is causing the issue.
  Check if the search help is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Search Help Interface:
  
  In SE11, check the search help interface associated with the search help.
  Ensure that the interface is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the search help is custom, ensure that it has been properly configured and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is calling the search help to identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on search helps and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with specific search helps or configurations.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.