How To Fix /SMB/S4_2_X4011 - Search help consist of more then one search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/S4_2_X4 -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Search help consist of more then one search help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/S4_2_X4011 - Search help consist of more then one search help ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/S4_2_X4011 indicates that the search help you are trying to use consists of more than one search help. This typically occurs when a search help is defined in such a way that it combines multiple search helps, and the system is unable to determine which one to use for the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Search Helps: The search help you are trying to access is defined to include multiple search helps, and the system cannot resolve which one to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the search help definition in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Inconsistent Data: The underlying data or the way the search helps are linked may be inconsistent or not properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the search help that is causing the issue.
  Review the definition to see if it indeed includes multiple search helps. If so, you may need to modify it to ensure that it can resolve to a single search help.
  
  
  
  Modify Search Help:
  
  If the search help is intended to combine multiple search helps, ensure that the logic for combining them is correctly implemented.
  You may need to create a new search help that consolidates the required fields from the multiple search helps into a single one.
  
  
  
  Use a Specific Search Help:
  
  If you are aware of which specific search help you need, you can directly call that search help instead of the combined one.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code or enhancements that interact with the search help, review that code to ensure it is not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific search help for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on search help configuration.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the resolution fails.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.