How To Fix H2202 - SAP GUI does not support calling help with SHH.EXE


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: H2 - KEN: Help Processor, Browser Startup, ...

  • Message number: 202

  • Message text: SAP GUI does not support calling help with SHH.EXE

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  • What causes this issue?

    Use SAP GUI for HTML (WebGUI), SAP GUI for JAVA or call the function
    module in background processing.
    System (or user) has settings that result in help being called with
    Windows program SHH.EXE.
    This combination is not supported.

    System Response

    Help cannot be displayed.

    How to fix this error?

    In menu: Help ->Settings... -> tab "Extended Help" check for each area
    that you have not selected a variant with help type HTMLHelpFile. If you
    have, select a variant with a different help type.
    If your settings are the same as the system default settings, ask your
    system administrator to define help variants in transaction SR13.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Refer to SAP Note 2149786 to configure the SAP system for platforms NONE
    / ITS (WebGUI) / JAVA (SAP GUI for JAVA) in transaction SR13.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H2202 - SAP GUI does not support calling help with SHH.EXE ?
    The SAP error message H2202 indicates that the SAP GUI is attempting to call the help system using the SHH.EXE executable, but this is not supported. This can occur for a few reasons, typically related to the configuration of the SAP GUI or the help system.
    
    Cause: SAP GUI Version: The version of SAP GUI you are using may not support the SHH.EXE help system. This is particularly common if you are using a newer version of SAP GUI that has deprecated certain help functionalities.
    Configuration Issues: The SAP GUI may not be properly configured to access the help files or the help system. Missing Help Files: The necessary help files or components may not be installed or may be corrupted.
    Solution: Update SAP GUI: Ensure that you are using the latest version of SAP GUI. If you are using an older version, consider upgrading to a newer version that supports the help system. Check Configuration: Go to

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