What is search help exit in SAP BC-DWB-DIC - ABAP Dictionary?

SAP Term: search help exit

• Component: BC-DWB-DIC

• Component Name: ABAP Dictionary

• Description: Function module assigned to a search help. You can use search help exits to adapt the standard flow of the possible entries help process to specific requirements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Search help exit is a function module in the ABAP Dictionary that allows users to modify the search help results. It can be used to add additional fields to the search help result, or to filter the search help results based on certain criteria. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the search help exit, first create a function module in the ABAP Dictionary. This function module should have two parameters: an importing parameter of type ‘SHLP_EXIT’ and an exporting parameter of type ‘SHLP_EXIT_RESULT’. The importing parameter contains the search help results, and the exporting parameter contains the modified search help results. The function module should then modify the search help results according to the desired criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a search help exit, it is important to remember that the function module must be activated before it can be used. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the function module is properly tested before it is used in production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to create and use a search help exit, please refer to SAP Help documentation for BC-DWB-DIC ABAP Dictionary.