How To Fix DT369 - Search help &: field & occurs more than once. Value export not clear

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Search help &: field & occurs more than once. Value export not clear

What causes this issue?

The specified table field is used more than once in the definition of
the search help attachment for the given table. That is, it is assigned
to more than one search help parameter.
Several of the asssigned search help parameters are also export
parameters. As a result, the search help parameter from which the value
should be copied to the table field is ambiguous.

System Response

The table is not activated.

How to fix this error?

Assign different table fields to the different search help parameters
if the search help parameters are both also export parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT369 - Search help &: field & occurs more than once. Value export not clear ?

  The SAP error message DT369, which states "Search help &: field & occurs more than once. Value export not clear," typically occurs when there is a conflict in the search help definition for a particular field. This can happen when the same field is included multiple times in the search help, leading to ambiguity in the value export process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Entries: The search help definition includes the same field more than once, which creates confusion about which value should be exported.
  Incorrect Search Help Configuration: The search help might be incorrectly configured, leading to multiple occurrences of the same field.
  Field Grouping Issues: If fields are grouped incorrectly in the search help, it can lead to the same field being referenced multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Navigate to the search help that is causing the issue.
  Review the field list and ensure that no field is included more than once.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help:
  
  If you find duplicate fields, remove the duplicates from the search help definition.
  Ensure that each field is only defined once in the search help.
  
  
  
  Recheck Field Grouping:
  
  If fields are grouped, ensure that the grouping is done correctly and that no field is inadvertently included multiple times.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport the changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator) can be used to manage and view search helps.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional guidance on search helps and error messages.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to trace the execution and identify where the conflict arises.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT369 error and ensure that your search help functions correctly without ambiguity.