How To Fix T/003 - A maximum of & search help dialog boxes can be active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T/ -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: A maximum of & search help dialog boxes can be active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T/003 - A maximum of & search help dialog boxes can be active ?

  The SAP error message "T/003 A maximum of & search help dialog boxes can be active" indicates that the user has exceeded the maximum number of search help dialog boxes that can be opened simultaneously in the SAP GUI. This is a limitation set by the SAP system to manage resources effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Search Help Dialogs: The user has opened multiple search help dialogs (e.g., F4 help) at the same time, exceeding the system's limit.
  System Configuration: The maximum number of allowed search help dialogs is defined in the system configuration, and it may be set to a low value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Close Unused Dialogs: The simplest solution is to close any unnecessary search help dialog boxes that are currently open. You can do this by clicking the close button (X) on the dialog or using the keyboard shortcut (usually Alt + F4).
  
  
  Check System Settings: If you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth checking with your SAP Basis administrator to see if the maximum number of allowed search help dialogs can be increased. This can be done by adjusting the parameter rdisp/max_search_help_dialogs in the system profile.
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If you need to access multiple search helps, consider using alternative methods to retrieve the data, such as using transaction codes or directly entering values instead of relying on multiple search help dialogs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have known issues that are addressed in later updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for your specific version to understand the limitations and configurations related to search help dialogs.
  
  By managing the number of open search help dialogs and consulting with your SAP Basis team, you can effectively resolve this error message.