How To Fix /SCDL/BC035 - Error in connection to search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Error in connection to search help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC035 - Error in connection to search help ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC035 Error in connection to search help typically indicates an issue with the connection to the search help functionality in SAP. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to use search helps in a transaction or when accessing certain data fields that rely on search helps.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The search help may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems affecting the connection to the search help service.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the search help is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the relevant search help definitions in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be affecting the connection. Ensure that the SAP system can communicate with any external systems or services that the search help might depend on.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-transport Search Help:
  
  If the search help was recently transported, consider re-transporting it or checking for any missing objects that should have been included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for specific issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check search help definitions.
  SU53: Authorization check to see if the user has the necessary permissions.
  SM21: System log to check for errors.
  ST22: Dump analysis to check for short dumps.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /SCDL/BC035 Error in connection to search help error in your SAP system.