How To Fix E2360 - Parameter assignment for search help & has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Parameter assignment for search help & has not been defined

What causes this issue?

When you <DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_INCLUDE>include</> a search help in a
collective search help, you must assign the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>interface parameters</> of the included
search help to the parameters of the collective search help. There is
no such assignment between the search help &V1& and the collective
search help that you are editing.

System Response

The part of the collective search help covered by the above search help
is unusable.

How to fix this error?

Assign the parameters in the maintenance transaction for collective
search helps.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2360 - Parameter assignment for search help & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message E2360, which states "Parameter assignment for search help & has not been defined," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a search help in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary parameter assignments for a specific search help, which can prevent users from using that search help effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter Assignment: The search help has not been properly configured with the necessary parameter assignments. This can happen if the search help was created or modified without defining the parameters correctly.
  Incorrect Search Help Name: The search help name referenced in the program or transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included all necessary components.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help that is causing the error.
  Check the parameter assignments and ensure that they are defined correctly. If they are missing, you will need to create or modify the search help to include the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Search Help Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the search help being called in the program or transaction is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the search help was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all components were included. You may need to re-transport the search help or manually adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to debug the program or function module that is calling the search help. This may provide additional insights into why the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to search help configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.