How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG_INT106 - Search help &1 does not exist in current system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG_INT -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Search help &1 does not exist in current system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG_INT106 - Search help &1 does not exist in current system ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG_INT106 Search help &1 does not exist in current system typically indicates that the system is trying to access a search help that is not available or not defined in the current SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with custom developments or specific configurations in the SAP Identity Management (IdM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help referenced by the system is not defined in the database or has not been activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be pointing to a search help that exists in another system (like a development or quality assurance system) but not in the current production system.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists. You can search for the search help name that is indicated in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system where it is defined.
  
  
  
  Activate Search Help:
  
  If the search help exists but is not active, you can activate it in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (like SPRO) to ensure that the correct search help is being referenced.
  Make sure that the search help is correctly assigned to the relevant fields or screens.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the search help was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the current 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.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the search help is part of a standard SAP application, consult the SAP documentation or support notes for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.