How To Fix E2043 - Internal error in the help system

E2043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Internal error in the help system

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when calling the help system.
The error was possibly specified in a previous message.

System Response

The online manual cannot be displayed at the moment.

How to fix this error?

This error can only occur if there is a general error with the online
help, for example, if a connection error occurred, if the online help
was not installed correctly, if the links to the documents in table
IWREFERENC are missing or faulty.
Check if the online help is correctly installed and functional, or
inform the SAP hotline.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2043 - Internal error in the help system ?

  The SAP error message E2043, which indicates "Internal error in the help system," typically arises when there is an issue with the SAP Help System or the documentation that is being accessed. This error can occur due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Help Files: The help files or documentation may be corrupted or not properly installed.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect the help system.
  Network Issues: If the help system is trying to access online resources, network connectivity issues could lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the help files may not match the version of the SAP system you are using.
  Browser Compatibility: If you are accessing the help system through a web browser, there may be compatibility issues with the browser being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Help Files: Ensure that the help files are correctly installed and not corrupted. You may need to reinstall or