How To Fix DT374 - Search help binding to table &: Constant not defined correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Search help binding to table &: Constant not defined correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT374 - Search help binding to table &: Constant not defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message DT374, which states "Search help binding to table &: Constant not defined correctly," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a search help in SAP. This error indicates that the search help is trying to reference a constant that has not been defined properly in the associated table or structure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Constant Definition: The constant that the search help is trying to use is not defined in the relevant domain or data element.
  Incorrect Search Help Configuration: The search help may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent constants.
  Table or Field Changes: If the underlying table or field structure has changed (e.g., fields were deleted or renamed), it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Constant Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant domain or data element in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Ensure that the constant being referenced in the search help is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Search Help Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the search help definition.
  Ensure that all fields and constants referenced in the search help are valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Search Help:
  
  If the search help is referencing a field that no longer exists or has been changed, update the search help to reflect the current structure of the database.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport the search help or related objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the search help function module to see where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing constant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check tables, domains, and data elements).
  SE80: Object Navigator (to view and manage various objects including search helps).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on search helps and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DT374 error in your SAP system.