How To Fix /PLMI/PRT_BO061 - Specify a search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PRT_BO -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Specify a search help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO061 - Specify a search help ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO061 Specify a search help typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP) modules, particularly when dealing with the creation or modification of certain objects that require a search help to be specified.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects a search help to be defined for a particular field or parameter, but it has not been provided. Search helps in SAP are used to assist users in finding valid entries for fields by providing a list of possible values.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration: Ensure that the field in question is correctly configured to use a search help. This may involve checking the field's properties in the relevant transaction or customizing settings.
  
  
  Define Search Help: If a search help is not defined, you may need to create one. This can be done using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to create a new search help or modify an existing one.
  
  
  Assign Search Help: Once a search help is created, it needs to be assigned to the relevant field. This can typically be done in the screen layout or field settings of the transaction or program you are working with.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. Sometimes, restrictions can prevent users from seeing the available search helps.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific transaction or module you are working with to understand the expected configuration and any prerequisites.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a custom development or configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE84 (Repository Information System) can be useful for checking and creating search helps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Custom Development: If this error arises from custom development, review the ABAP code to ensure that the search help is being called correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.