How To Fix HRPAO_MASTERDATA123 - No search category is available in the extended value help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_MASTERDATA - Messages for Masterdata Application

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No search category is available in the extended value help

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please assign a search category to the corresponding parameter in the
customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PAO_ORG_EXT_SEARCH>Configure Extended Search Help</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAO_MASTERDATA123 - No search category is available in the extended value help ?

  The SAP error message HRPAO_MASTERDATA123 indicates that there is no search category available in the extended value help for a specific field in the Human Resources (HR) module. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration or data to provide value help for a particular field.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The search category for the field may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary customizing settings have not been completed.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available in the relevant tables that correspond to the search category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data related to the search category.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary issue with the SAP system or a bug that is causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the configuration for the search category in question. Ensure that it is properly set up.
  Verify that the necessary infotypes and fields are correctly configured to allow for value help.
  
  
  
  Data Verification:
  
  Check the underlying tables to ensure that there is data available for the search category. You can use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to view the relevant tables.
  If there is no data, you may need to create or maintain the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the data related to the search category. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any known issues or patches related to your version of SAP. You can consult the SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any relevant updates or fixes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAO_MASTERDATA123 for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the HR module to understand the configuration and data requirements for the fields in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.