How To Fix E2084 - Search help & is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Search help & is deactivated

What causes this issue?

You have checked a search help that is switched off.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

It is possible that the system found an error when the search help was
checked. If the corresponding business function is not activated, errors
can occur. For example, the search help may contain parameters that
reference deactivated appends in the selection method. No action is
required.
When the corresponding business function is activated, a consistent
status will be resored and the check is normally error-free afterwards.
<ZH>You must not change the deactivated object</>, unless you wish to
perform an advance correction and intend to activate the business
function after that. Remember that deactivated DDIC objects cannot be
activated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2084 - Search help & is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message E2084, which states "Search help & is deactivated," typically indicates that a specific search help (a feature in SAP that allows users to search for and select values from a list) has been deactivated in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as configuration changes, system upgrades, or administrative actions.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Search Help: The search help may have been explicitly deactivated by an administrator or during a system upgrade.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or transport requests may have affected the availability of the search help.
  Custom Development: If the search help is custom-developed, it may have been inadvertently deactivated or removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Status:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the status of the search help. Enter the name of the search help and check if it is active.
  If it is deactivated, you can reactivate it by selecting the search help and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system configuration, review those changes to see if they might have affected the search help.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific search help for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with details about the error and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to search helps.
  Custom Search Helps: If the search help is custom, review the development documentation or consult with the developer who created it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E2084 error and implement a solution to reactivate the search help.