How To Fix IDCFM_FRIM_MSG029 - Data element "&1" is not used in search help "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCFM_FRIM_MSG - Message Class for Impairment (France)

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Data element "&1" is not used in search help "&2"

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?

To provide input help for selection parameter "&V3&", you must assign a
search help and a data element that is used in the search help to the
selection parameter.
Select a different search help or data element in Customizing for
<LS>Financial Supply Chain Management</> under <LS>Treasury and Risk
Management -> Transaction Manager -> Country-Specific Functions ->
France -> Impairment -> Define Selection Parameters for Impairment
Report.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCFM_FRIM_MSG029 - Data element "&1" is not used in search help "&2" ?

  The SAP error message IDCFM_FRIM_MSG029 indicates that a specific data element (represented by "&1") is not utilized in the specified search help (represented by "&2"). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the data elements defined in the search help and the actual data elements that are being referenced or expected.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may have been configured incorrectly, leading to the inclusion of a data element that is not actually part of the search help definition.
  Data Element Not Assigned: The data element may not have been assigned to the search help, or it may have been removed from the search help definition.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying database tables, the search help may not reflect these changes, leading to the error.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the data element to be lost or not recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the search help in question.
  Ensure that the data element is correctly included in the search help.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help:
  
  If the data element is missing, you can add it to the search help definition.
  If it is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments to ensure that it aligns with the intended use.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the search help is updated accordingly to reflect these changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the search help to ensure that it functions correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE84 (Repository Information System).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on search helps and data elements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration and setup of your SAP environment.