How To Fix /PF1/FIORI_UI118 - Config Error: For field &1 List ValueHelp is set without VH Key Descr.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/FIORI_UI -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Config Error: For field &1 List ValueHelp is set without VH Key Descr.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/FIORI_UI118 - Config Error: For field &1 List ValueHelp is set without VH Key Descr. ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/FIORI_UI118 Config Error: For field &1 List ValueHelp is set without VH Key Descr. typically indicates a configuration issue in a Fiori application where a field is set to use a Value Help (VH) but lacks the necessary key description for that Value Help.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Description: The field in question is configured to use a Value Help, but the key description (which provides the necessary context for the values being displayed) is not defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the Value Help might be incomplete or incorrectly set up in the Fiori app's metadata or in the underlying OData service.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model that prevent the Value Help from functioning correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Fiori app configuration in the SAP system (e.g., using the Fiori Launchpad Designer or the relevant transaction).
  Verify that the field in question has a properly defined Value Help configuration, including the key description.
  
  
  
  Define Key Description:
  
  If the key description is missing, you need to define it. This can usually be done in the OData service or in the Fiori app's metadata.
  Ensure that the key description corresponds to the correct field in the underlying data model.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service:
  
  Check the OData service that the Fiori app is using. Ensure that the service exposes the necessary entities and that the Value Help is correctly defined in the service metadata.
  You can use the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the OData service and see if the Value Help is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Update the Fiori App:
  
  If changes are made to the OData service or the app configuration, ensure that the Fiori app is updated and that any necessary cache is cleared.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for specific guidance on configuring Value Help in Fiori applications, as the steps may vary based on the version and specific implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiori Elements: If you are using Fiori Elements, ensure that the annotations for Value Help are correctly defined in the CDS views or the OData service.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring Value Help.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to gather more information about the error and its context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the configuration error related to the Value Help in your Fiori application.