How To Fix ESH_SEARCH402 - Could not find an active search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Could not find an active search help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH402 - Could not find an active search help ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH402: Could not find an active search help typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a valid search help for a particular field or input. This can happen in various scenarios, especially when working with search functionalities in SAP applications, such as SAP Fiori or SAP GUI.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help that is supposed to be linked to the field is not defined or is inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Configuration Issues: The search help may not be properly configured in the backend, or it may not be assigned to the relevant data element or field.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may have dependencies that are not met.
  Field Mismatch: The field for which the search help is being called may not be correctly mapped to the search help.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists and is active.
  Ensure that the search help is correctly assigned to the relevant data element or field.
  
  
  
  Activate Search Help:
  
  If the search help is inactive, activate it in transaction SE11.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Field Mapping:
  
  Verify that the field in question is correctly mapped to the search help. This can be done by checking the data element associated with the field.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the search help was recently transported, ensure that all related objects are also transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to see where the search help is being called and why it is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message or the search help in question.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.