How To Fix T/002 - The search help for & could not be initialized (CNTL error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T/ -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The search help for & could not be initialized (CNTL error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T/002 - The search help for & could not be initialized (CNTL error) ?

  The SAP error message "T/002 The search help for & could not be initialized (CNTL error)" typically indicates an issue with the search help functionality in SAP. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Search Help: The search help that is being called may not be defined correctly or may be missing altogether.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data dictionary objects related to the search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport itself.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the search help from being initialized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the