How to fix SAP error SH517?

What causes this issue? A search help was chosen which was either either not at all, or inconsistently, entered in the ABAP/4 Repository or in the database.System Response The data selection is cancelled.How to fix this error? Check the search help in the ABAP/4 Repository, by re-activating the Matchcode ID. Note the information about the Repository, and database consistency.Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix SH517 - The chosen search help contains inconsistencies

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages
Message number: 517
Message text: The chosen search help contains inconsistencies
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What causes this issue?
A search help was chosen which was either either not at all, or
inconsistently, entered in the ABAP/4 Repository or in the database.
System Response
The data selection is cancelled.
How to fix this error?
Check the search help in the ABAP/4 Repository, by re-activating the
Matchcode ID. Note the
information about the Repository, and database consistency.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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