How To Fix DT916 - List of dependent search helps:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 916

• Message text: List of dependent search helps:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT916 - List of dependent search helps: ?

  The SAP error message DT916, which states "List of dependent search helps," typically occurs when there is an issue with the search helps in the SAP system. Search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field, and they can be dependent on other fields or search helps.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Inactive Search Help: The search help that is being referenced may not exist or may be inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search help settings, such as incorrect dependencies or parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that the search help is querying.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help definition.
  Ensure that the search help is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Dependencies:
  
  If the search help is dependent on other search helps, ensure that those are also correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Check 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.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if all related objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If there are database issues, you may need to check the database logs or run consistency checks on the database.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the search help to see where it is failing. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function module associated with the search help.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific search help or error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on search helps for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.