How To Fix E2253 - Search help binding does not exist in the include

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Search help binding does not exist in the include

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2253 - Search help binding does not exist in the include ?

  The SAP error message E2253, which states "Search help binding does not exist in the include," typically occurs when there is an issue with the search help configuration in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) of SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary binding for a search help that is expected to be included in a particular program or include.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help Binding: The search help that is being referenced in the program or include does not have a corresponding binding defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies in the Data Dictionary, such as missing objects or incorrect references.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing bindings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Check the search help that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that all necessary bindings are in place.
  If the search help is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a transport.
  
  
  
  Review Include Programs:
  
  Check the include program or the main program where the error is occurring. Ensure that the search help is correctly referenced.
  If the include is missing the necessary search help binding, you may need to add it manually.
  
  
  
  Recreate Search Help Binding:
  
  If the binding is missing, you can recreate it by going to the search help definition and adding the necessary binding to the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the search help and its bindings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to search help configuration for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the search help is being called and what specific binding is missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with search help bindings.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the E2253 error in SAP.