How To Fix SH517 - The chosen search help contains inconsistencies

SH517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 517

• Message text: The chosen search help contains inconsistencies

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH517 - The chosen search help contains inconsistencies ?

  The SAP error message SH517, which states "The chosen search help contains inconsistencies," typically occurs when there are issues with the search help configuration in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as inconsistencies in the underlying database tables, missing or incorrect data, or issues with the search help definition itself.
  Causes of SH517 Error
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the database tables that the search help is based on may be inconsistent or corrupted.
  Search Help Definition Issues: The search help may not be properly defined, or there may be issues with the parameters or fields used in the search help.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required by the search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies due to missing objects or dependencies.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying