How To Fix T/006 - Search help control: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T/ -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Search help control: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T/006 - Search help control: & ?

  The SAP error message "T/006 Search help control: &" typically indicates an issue related to the search help configuration in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to find or access the search help that is defined for a particular field or when there is a problem with the search help itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help defined for a field may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may be incorrectly configured or not properly assigned to the field.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent the search help from functioning correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help definition. Ensure that the search help exists and is correctly configured.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new search help or restore the existing one.
  
  
  
  Assign Search Help:
  
  Ensure that the search help is correctly assigned to the field in the relevant data element. You can check this in SE11 by looking at the data element associated with the field.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the search help was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully. You may need to re-transport it if there were issues.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If there are database issues, you may need to check the database connection and ensure that the database is functioning correctly. This may involve working with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can use transaction SE37 to debug the function module associated with the search help to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE37: Function Module
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on search helps and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to search helps.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.