How To Fix E2361 - Possible values help only for elementary search help with sel. methods

E2361 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Possible values help only for elementary search help with sel. methods

What causes this issue?

You have requested possible entry help for a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_PARAMETER>Search help parameter</>, a
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_COLLECTIVE>collective search help</>, or an
<DS:TX.DDDOK_SHLP_ELEMENTARY>elementary search help</> without
specifying a <DS:DE.SELMETHOD>Selection method</>.

System Response

The system cannot display possible values, because all parameter names
are equally valid.

How to fix this error?

If you are editing a collective search help, you can assign any name to
the search help parameters. If, on the other hand, you are editing an
elementary search help, you should fill the selection method field. The
possible values help for the search help then displays the fields of
the selection method (as well as any <DS:TX.DDDOK_TEXTTABELLE>text
table</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2361 - Possible values help only for elementary search help with sel. methods ?

  The SAP error message E2361, which states "Possible values help only for elementary search help with selection methods," typically occurs when you are trying to use a search help that is not compatible with the context in which it is being called. This error is often related to the use of search helps in selection screens or when trying to retrieve values for fields in a dialog program.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Elementary Search Help: The error usually arises when a non-elementary search help (like a collective search help) is being used in a context that only supports elementary search helps. Elementary search helps are those that directly retrieve values from a single table or view.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help might not be properly configured in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or might not have the appropriate selection methods defined.
  
  
  Field Type Mismatch: The field for which the search help is being called may not match the