Troubleshooting FRM-18105: Failed to Start the Help System If you are working with Oracle Forms Developer and encounter the error "FRM-18105: Failed to start the help system," you aren't alone. This is a common legacy issue that typically occurs when the application tries to launch the help documentation but cannot find the necessary engine or file pathing to execute it.
Leo opened the server’s file directory. He navigated to $ORACLE_HOME/help/. The file was there: ORDHLP.HLP. 2.4 MB. Last modified: September 12, 2006. frm-18105 failed to start the help system
Next step: After fixing, test every form that includes context‑sensitive help. Also inform your end‑users that F1 help is restored. Troubleshooting FRM-18105: Failed to Start the Help System
For more information on Oracle Forms and the FRM-18105 error, refer to the following resources: In the KEY-HELP trigger, write code to call
KEY-HELP trigger, write code to call HOST (client) or WEB.SHOW_DOCUMENT (web) to open the help file manually.WEB.SHOW_DOCUMENT('/forms/help/myapp.chm', '_blank');