How To Fix DT353 - &-&: Table & in search help interface is not table in search field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 353

• Message text: &-&: Table & in search help interface is not table in search field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT353 - &-&: Table & in search help interface is not table in search field ?

  The SAP error message DT353 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the table defined in the search help interface and the actual table being referenced in the search field. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with search helps in SAP, which are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Table Definition: The table specified in the search help interface may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the database.
  Field Mismatch: The field in the search help may not correspond to the expected field in the specified table.
  Search Help Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the search help itself, such as incorrect parameters or settings.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definition: Verify that the table specified in the search help interface exists in the database and is correctly defined.
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the table definition.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the search help definition.
  Ensure that the table and fields are correctly specified in the search help interface.
  Check the parameters and settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Field Mapping: Ensure that the fields in the search help are correctly mapped to the fields in the underlying table.
  
  Check the field names and data types to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency: If the search help was transported, ensure that all related objects (like tables, views, etc.) are also transported and exist in the target system.
  
  
  Recreate Search Help: If the issue persists, consider recreating the search help from scratch to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table and the search help.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.