How To Fix >U562 - Error when reading search help parameters from screen &1 to program &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Error when reading search help parameters from screen &1 to program &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U562 - Error when reading search help parameters from screen &1 to program &2 ?

  The SAP error message U562 indicates that there is an issue with reading search help parameters from a specific screen to a program. This error typically arises in the context of using search helps in SAP, which are used to provide users with a list of possible values for a field.
  Cause:
  The U562 error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Search Help Configuration: The search help may not be properly configured, or the parameters required for the search help are missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  Screen or Program Mismatch: The screen from which the search help is being called may not be correctly linked to the program, or there may be a mismatch in the expected parameters.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help or the underlying data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as transport problems, missing objects, or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the U562 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the search help definition.
  Ensure that all parameters are correctly defined and that the search help is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Screen and Program Linkage:
  
  Check the screen (transaction SE80) to ensure that it is correctly linked to the program that is trying to access the search help.
  Make sure that the parameters expected by the program match those defined in the search help.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help and the underlying data.
  You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program to identify where the error is occurring. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the program logic.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the error started occurring after a transport, check if all objects related to the search help and screen were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for search helps and screen programming for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.