How To Fix /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR033 - Could not find search help '&1'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Could not find search help '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR033 - Could not find search help '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_ERROR033 Could not find search help '&1' typically indicates that the system is unable to locate a specific search help object that is referenced in your configuration or code. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Fiori or when working with search functionalities in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help object referenced by the name &1 does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly named.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration that references the search help may be incorrect, pointing to a non-existent or misspelled search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, or the transport may have failed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists. You can search for it by name.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings where the search help is being referenced. Ensure that the name is spelled correctly and that it points to the correct search help.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the search help was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Search Help: In SAP, search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field. They can be standard or custom-defined.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking and creating search helps.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking the application and its components.
  SU53: Authorization check tool to diagnose authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.