How To Fix SLS_LO_GAF_EWB142 - Search help is not populated: No F4 help possible for text field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LO_GAF_EWB - GAF Enh WB Msg for LO based FPM config sales UI

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Search help is not populated: No F4 help possible for text field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LO_GAF_EWB142 - Search help is not populated: No F4 help possible for text field ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LO_GAF_EWB142 indicates that the search help (F4 help) for a specific text field is not populated, which means that the system cannot provide any suggestions or options for that field. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with custom fields or specific configurations in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Search Help Configuration: The search help for the field may not be defined or properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help data.
  Data Issues: The underlying data that should populate the search help may be missing or not properly maintained.
  Field Settings: The field may not be set up to use a search help in the data dictionary.
  Custom Development: If the field is part of a custom development, the associated search help may not have been implemented correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check if the search help is defined for the field in question.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or assign a search help to the field.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check if the data that should populate the search help is available and correctly maintained in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Field Settings:
  
  Ensure that the field is correctly configured in the data dictionary to use the appropriate search help. This can involve checking the field's properties in the relevant table or structure.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If the field is part of a custom development, review the code to ensure that the search help is correctly implemented. This may involve checking the associated function modules or methods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or module you are working with, as there may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or transaction.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.