How To Fix WRMA_CAT011 - Incomplete importing parameters for searchhelp &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_CAT - RMA cost allocation

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Incomplete importing parameters for searchhelp &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_CAT011 - Incomplete importing parameters for searchhelp &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRMA_CAT011 Incomplete importing parameters for searchhelp &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when a search help (F4 help) is called in a scenario where the importing parameters required by the search help are not fully or correctly provided. In other words, the search help expects certain input parameters to be passed to it, but these parameters are missing or incomplete.
  This typically happens in custom developments or enhancements where a search help is called programmatically or via a screen element, and the necessary importing parameters are not set or are incorrectly set.
  
  Detailed Explanation:
  
  Search Helps in SAP can have importing parameters that filter or limit the data shown.
  If these parameters are mandatory and not supplied, the system cannot execute the search help properly.
  The error message WRMA_CAT011 indicates that the system detected missing importing parameters for the search help identified by &1 (where &1 is replaced by the search help name).
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Calling a search help from a custom screen or program without passing all required parameters.
  Enhancements or user exits where search helps are invoked but the parameter passing logic is incomplete.
  Incorrect configuration of search helps in the Data Dictionary (SE11), where importing parameters are defined but not handled properly in the calling program.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Identify the Search Help:
  
  Check the exact search help name in the error message (the &1 placeholder).
  Use transaction SE11 to display the search help and review its importing parameters.
  
  
  
  Check the Calling Program or Screen:
  
  Find where the search help is called (e.g., in a dynpro, module pool, or ABAP report).
  Verify that all mandatory importing parameters are passed correctly.
  For example, if the search help expects a material type or plant as an importing parameter, ensure these are provided.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Parameter Passing:
  
  Modify the code or screen element to supply the required parameters.
  If the search help is called via F4IF_FIELD_VALUE_REQUEST or similar function modules, ensure the CALLCONTROL or parameter structures include the necessary importing parameters.
  
  
  
  Test the Search Help Independently:
  
  In SE11, test the search help with and without parameters to understand which parameters are mandatory.
  This helps clarify what must be passed from the calling program.
  
  
  
  If Parameters Are Optional:
  
  Check if the search help can be adjusted to make parameters optional or provide default values.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues with standard search helps or provide guidance on parameter handling.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE11: To display and analyze the search help.
  Function Modules: F4IF_FIELD_VALUE_REQUEST, F4IF_INT_TABLE_VALUE_REQUEST are commonly used to call search helps.
  Debugging: Set a breakpoint in the search help or calling program to check parameter values at runtime.
  SAP Help Portal: Search for documentation on search helps and parameter passing.
  SAP Notes: Search for WRMA_CAT011 or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incomplete importing parameters passed to a search help.
  
  
  Effect
  Search help cannot execute properly, resulting in error WRMA_CAT011.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure all mandatory importing parameters are correctly passed when calling the search help.
  
  
  Tools to Use
  SE11 (search help), debugging, checking calling program or screen logic.
  
  
  Additional Notes
  Review SAP Notes and documentation for specific search help behavior and parameter requirements.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact search help name or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.