How To Fix E2366 - Only entire append search helps can be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 366

• Message text: Only entire append search helps can be deleted

What causes this issue?

Append search helps can only be deleted completely
They cannot be removed from the search helps when maintaining the
appending objects.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to remove the append search help, you must for example
delete it from the initial screen of the Dictionary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2366 - Only entire append search helps can be deleted ?

  The SAP error message E2366, "Only entire append search helps can be deleted," typically occurs when you are trying to delete a search help that is part of an append structure in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system does not allow the deletion of individual components of an append search help; instead, the entire append search help must be deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Append Search Help: The search help you are trying to delete is an append search help, which means it is an extension of an existing search help.
  Partial Deletion Attempt: You may be attempting to delete only a part of the append search help rather than the entire structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to delete the entire append search help rather than trying to delete individual components. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Search Help:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Select "Search Help" and enter the name of the search help you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Check for Append Structure:
  
  Verify if the search help is an append search help. If it is, you will need to delete the entire append structure.
  
  
  
  Delete the Entire Append Search Help:
  
  If you confirm that it is an append search help, you can delete it by selecting the appropriate option in the menu (usually under "Edit" or "Delete").
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes (if applicable):
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the appropriate environment (e.g., QA, Production) if necessary.
  
  
  
  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 standard or custom-defined.
  Append Structures: These are used to add fields to existing database tables or structures without modifying the original structure.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing search helps and other objects in SAP.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always back up your configurations before making deletions or significant changes.
  Test changes in a development or sandbox environment before applying them to production.
  Document any changes made for future reference and for other team members.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the error persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.