How To Fix DT921 - Dependent search help & was not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 921

• Message text: Dependent search help & was not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT921 - Dependent search help & was not activated ?

  The SAP error message DT921 indicates that a dependent search help was not activated. This typically occurs in the context of using search helps in SAP, which are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Search Help Not Activated: The dependent search help has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search help or its dependencies.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Missing Dependencies: The dependent search help may rely on other search helps or database objects that are not available or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DT921 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help that is causing the issue.
  Check if the search help is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent search helps are also activated. You can find dependencies in the search help definition.
  If there are any missing dependencies, activate them as well.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the search help was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Definition:
  
  Review the definition of the search help for any errors or inconsistencies that might prevent it from being activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to search helps for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search help again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  SE80 - Object Navigator (for more complex search help definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to search helps and the DT921 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal provides detailed documentation on search helps and their configuration.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.