How To Fix /LTB/TR_UI173 - Specify elementary help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/TR_UI -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Specify elementary help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LTB/TR_UI173 - Specify elementary help ?

  The SAP error message /LTB/TR_UI173 Specify elementary help typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the LTB (Logistics Transport Business) framework, particularly when there is an issue with the configuration or implementation of help texts or help functionality in the user interface.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Help Configuration: The error often arises when the system expects a help text or help functionality to be defined for a specific field or element, but it is not configured properly.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system, they may not have the necessary help texts defined.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, the transport of changes from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) may not include the necessary help texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Help Text Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurs.
  Check if the help texts are defined for the fields in question. This can usually be done in the screen painter or by checking the field properties in the relevant data dictionary objects.
  
  
  
  Define Elementary Help:
  
  If the help text is missing, you can define it using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Navigate to the relevant data element and ensure that the help text is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is related to custom developments, review the code to ensure that all necessary help texts are included and properly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including help texts, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your team is trained on the proper configuration of help texts and user interface elements in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.