How To Fix E2364 - Search help interface &-& can only be changed in the included type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Search help interface &-& can only be changed in the included type

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create or change a search help assignment to an expanded
field.

System Response

The search help assignment to an expanded field is displayed, but
cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

Change the search help attachment in the included structure or the
referenced type itself. The change also affects the structures or
tables that use this type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2364 - Search help interface &-& can only be changed in the included type ?

  The SAP error message E2364, which states "Search help interface &-& can only be changed in the included type," typically occurs when you are trying to modify a search help interface that is included in a type but not directly defined in that type. This error is related to the way search helps are structured in SAP, particularly when they are defined in a way that includes other types or structures.
  Cause:
  
  Included Type: The search help interface you are trying to modify is part of an included type. In SAP, types can include other types, and modifications to the included types must be done in the context of the included type itself.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can also arise due to insufficient authorizations to make changes to the search help or its associated types.
  Incorrect Context: You might be trying to change the search help in a context that does not allow for such changes, such as in a transport request that is not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Modify the Included Type: To resolve the error, you need to locate the included type where the search help interface is defined. Make the necessary changes directly in that included type rather than trying to change it in the main type.
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to find the relevant type and make your changes there.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the search help and its associated types. If you lack the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If you are working within a transport request, ensure that the request is correctly set up and that you are working in the right development environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the structure of the types and how they are included, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with the Data Dictionary and search helps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Helps: Search helps in SAP are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field. They can be defined using the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Data Dictionary: The Data Dictionary is a central repository in SAP that contains definitions of all data elements, structures, tables, and search helps.
  ABAP Development: If you are an ABAP developer, understanding how types and structures work in ABAP is crucial for effectively managing search helps and other data definitions.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a more experienced SAP developer for further assistance.