How To Fix ICA03047 - Search help & is not an elementary search help.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA03 - ICA Document Converter Message Class

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Search help & is not an elementary search help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICA03047 - Search help & is not an elementary search help. ?

  The SAP error message ICA03047 indicates that the search help you are trying to use is not an elementary search help. In SAP, search helps are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field, and they can be either elementary or collective. An elementary search help is a standalone search help that retrieves data from a single table or view, while a collective search help combines multiple elementary search helps.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use a collective search help in a context where an elementary search help is expected.
  The configuration of the search help is incorrect or not set up properly.
  The field in question is not correctly linked to the search help in the data dictionary.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICA03047 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help you are using and check its definition.
  Ensure that it is defined as an elementary search help if that is what is required.
  
  
  
  Use an Elementary Search Help:
  
  If you need an elementary search help, you may need to create one or modify the existing search help to ensure it is elementary.
  You can create a new elementary search help by using transaction SE11 and selecting "Search Help" as the object type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Properties:
  
  Check the field properties in the data dictionary (transaction SE11) to ensure that the correct search help is assigned to the field.
  If the field is linked to a collective search help, consider changing it to an elementary search help if that is appropriate for your use case.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are unsure why the error is occurring, you can use transaction SE37 to debug the function module associated with the search help to see how it is being called and what parameters are being passed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on search helps and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Elementary vs. Collective Search Helps: Understanding the difference between these two types of search helps is crucial for proper configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing search helps.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to search helps that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICA03047 error and ensure that the appropriate search help is being used in your SAP application.