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)

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  • 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.


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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

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