How To Fix DT368 - Search help &: search help par. & used multiply and is import parameter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Search help &: search help par. & used multiply and is import parameter

What causes this issue?

The specified search help parameter is used more than once in the
definition of the search help attachment for the given table. This
means that it is assigned to more than one table field. The associated
search help parameter is also an import parameter. As a result, the
table field from which the input value should be copied is ambiguous.

System Response

The table is not activated.

How to fix this error?

Assign different search help parameters to different table fields if
the search help parameter is an import parameter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT368 - Search help &: search help par. & used multiply and is import parameter ?

  The SAP error message DT368 indicates that there is an issue with a search help parameter being used multiple times as an import parameter. This typically occurs when a search help is defined with parameters that are not unique, leading to confusion in the data retrieval process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Parameters: The search help has been defined with the same parameter name more than once as an import parameter.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in how the parameters are processed.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be issues in the data dictionary where the search help is defined, such as incorrect associations or definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and find the search help that is causing the issue.
  Check the parameters defined in the search help. Ensure that each import parameter has a unique name.
  
  
  
  Modify Parameters:
  
  If you find duplicate parameter names, modify them to ensure that each import parameter is unique.
  If necessary, you can also change the parameter types or their attributes to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check Related Search Helps:
  
  If the search help is based on other search helps or database tables, ensure that those are also correctly defined and do not have conflicting parameters.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help to ensure that it works correctly without generating the error message.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments after testing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and edit search helps, and SE80 (Object Navigator) for a broader view of related objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidelines on defining search helps and parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on search help configurations.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP system.