How To Fix /IWFND/MED_CHECK045 - No search help values for core types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED_CHECK -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No search help values for core types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED_CHECK045 - No search help values for core types ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED_CHECK045 No search help values for core types typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when there is an issue with the search help configuration for a particular entity type. This error indicates that the system could not find any search help values for the specified core types, which are often used in dropdowns or selection screens.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Search Help Configuration: The search help for the specified entity type may not be configured correctly in the backend.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available in the underlying database table that corresponds to the search help.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the search help.
  Incorrect OData Service Configuration: The OData service may not be properly configured to retrieve the search help values.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated or may not be properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help associated with the entity type.
  Ensure that the search help is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate database table.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Availability:
  
  Check the underlying database table to ensure that there are records available that should be returned by the search help.
  Use transaction SE16 or SE16N to view the data in the relevant table.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the search help.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check OData Service Configuration:
  
  Use transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is properly configured and activated.
  Ensure that the service is registered and that the relevant entity sets are included.
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, activate it using transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  After activation, test the service again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the search help retrieval is failing.
  Use transaction SE80 to analyze the service implementation and check for any coding issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Search the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and search help configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/MED_CHECK045 No search help values for core types error message.