How To Fix WRF_SHOP101 - This search help function is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_SHOP - Message Class for Shop Maintenance

• Message number: 101

• Message text: This search help function is not available

What causes this issue?

You cannot use the search help because the assignment of valuation area
to plant is ambiguous.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_SHOP101 - This search help function is not available ?

  The SAP error message WRF_SHOP101 ("This search help function is not available") typically occurs when a search help that is expected to be available in the system is either not defined, not activated, or not accessible in the current context. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Retail or when working with certain master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help that is being called is not defined in the system.
  Inactive Search Help: The search help exists but is not activated or is not assigned to the relevant field or data element.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the relevant module (e.g., Retail) that prevent the search help from being available.
  Custom Development: If the search help is custom-developed, there may be issues in the code or it may not be properly registered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ask your SAP administrator to do so.
  
  
  
  Activate Search Help:
  
  If the search help exists but is inactive, you can activate it in transaction SE11.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., SAP Retail) to ensure that the search help is properly configured and assigned to the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the search help is custom, you may need to debug the code to identify any issues. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function module associated with the search help.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific search help or the module you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific search help or module.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.