How To Fix FSSC_E2E009 - Error while retrieving search help for field &1; contact system admin.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSSC_E2E - Message class for FSSC End To End

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Error while retrieving search help for field &1; contact system admin.

What causes this issue?

An error in the backend configuration prevents the search help from
being retrieved.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

A search help or value table has been configured for field &V1& in the
<LS>Configure Integration to Backend Transactions</> Customizing
activity. However, the search help or value table does not exist in the
corresponding backend system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSSC_E2E009 - Error while retrieving search help for field &1; contact system admin. ?

  The SAP error message FSSC_E2E009 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving search help for a specific field in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fiori applications or when using certain SAP transactions that rely on search helps to provide users with a list of valid entries for a field.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help for the specified field may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the underlying database or the SAP system itself, such as a connection problem or a misconfiguration.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be properly configured in the underlying data model or in the application.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the search help might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Verify if the search help is defined for the field in question. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) for the field's associated search help.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  Check for any system logs or error messages that might provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  If there are database connection issues, ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Field Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration of the field in the application or data model to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the search help or related objects.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact your system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message or search help issues for any known bugs or fixes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific application or module you are working with to understand how search helps are configured and used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message FSSC_E2E009. If the problem persists, further investigation by a technical consultant or SAP support may be required.