How To Fix FINS_GEN_UTILS006 - Value-Suggest is switched off in the system (transaction SDSH_CONFIG)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_GEN_UTILS - FINS General Utilities

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Value-Suggest is switched off in the system (transaction SDSH_CONFIG)

What causes this issue?

The system setting doesn't allow Value Suggest. This is a restriction
for the generic value helps for FIORI applications.

System Response

No value helps values are returned for a given search value.

How to fix this error?

Run transaction SDSH_CONFIG and activate the flag 'use proposal search
for input fields'.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_GEN_UTILS006 - Value-Suggest is switched off in the system (transaction SDSH_CONFIG) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_GEN_UTILS006 indicates that the Value-Suggest feature is turned off in the system. This feature is often used in various SAP applications to provide suggestions for values based on existing data, which can enhance user experience and data entry efficiency.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to use a functionality that relies on the Value-Suggest feature, but this feature has not been enabled in the system configuration. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  
  System Configuration: The Value-Suggest feature may not have been activated in the system settings.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the Value-Suggest settings.
  Transaction Settings: The specific transaction or application being used may not have Value-Suggest enabled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enable the Value-Suggest feature in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code SDSH_CONFIG in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Enable Value-Suggest:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the option related to Value-Suggest.
  Enable the Value-Suggest feature by checking the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the Value-Suggest feature. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality:
  
  After enabling the feature, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific SAP Notes related to Value-Suggest for detailed information on configuration and usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_GEN_UTILS006 error and enable the Value-Suggest feature in your SAP system.