How To Fix VO708 - Unexpected return code HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Unexpected return code HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO708 - Unexpected return code HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VO708 Unexpected return code HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE: &
  
  1. Cause
  This error typically occurs during the execution of a search help or value help in SAP, especially when the system tries to retrieve possible values for a field using a function module or method named HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE.
  
  The message indicates that the function module or method HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE returned an unexpected return code (the placeholder & will be replaced by the actual return code or error number).
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent configuration of the search help.
  Missing or incorrect parameters passed to the function module.
  Authorization issues preventing the retrieval of values.
  Runtime errors inside the function module (e.g., database access errors, missing data).
  Custom enhancements or modifications to the search help that cause unexpected behavior.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the function module or related objects are not properly imported or activated.
  
  
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  a) Check the exact return code/message
  
  Look at the detailed short dump or system log to find the exact return code or error message returned by HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE.
  This will give clues about the root cause (e.g., authorization failure, data not found, etc.).
  
  b) Analyze the search help configuration
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the search help used for the field.
  Verify that the search help is correctly defined and active.
  Check if the search help uses HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE as a function module exit or method.
  Ensure that all parameters required by the function module are correctly passed.
  
  c) Debug the function module
  
  Set a breakpoint in the function module HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE or the relevant method.
  Execute the transaction or action that triggers the error.
  Step through the code to identify where and why the unexpected return code is generated.
  
  d) Check authorizations
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the search help and access the underlying data.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for missing authorizations.
  
  e) Check for system inconsistencies
  
  Ensure that all relevant objects (function modules, search helps, DDIC objects) are properly transported and activated.
  Run consistency checks if necessary.
  
  f) Review custom code or enhancements
  
  If the search help or function module has been enhanced or customized, review the custom code for errors or incorrect logic.
  
  g) SAP Notes and Support
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the function module.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and debugging information.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Transaction SE11: To check and maintain search helps.
  Transaction SE37: To test and debug function modules like HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE.
  Transaction SU53: To check authorization failures.
  Transaction ST22: To analyze short dumps.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE or message VO708.
  Search Helps: Understanding how search helps work in SAP and how function module exits are used.
  Authorization Objects: Sometimes search helps require specific authorizations (e.g., S_TABU_DIS for table access).
  
  
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  Cause
  Unexpected return code from function module HELP_VALUES_GET_WITH_TABLE during search help execution due to config, data, authorization, or runtime issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Check return code, debug function module, verify search help config, check authorizations, review custom code, apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related Info
  SE11, SE37, SU53, ST22, SAP Notes, search help concepts, authorization checks.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact return code or more context (transaction, field, scenario), I can help you with a more precise diagnosis.