How To Fix COM_SE_SEARCH072 - The Business Object &1 &2 is enabled for Enterprise Search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_SE_SEARCH - SES: End user messages -> Translate to maximum languages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: The Business Object &1 &2 is enabled for Enterprise Search

What causes this issue?

The selected Business Object is enabled for Enterprise Search via the
flag "Enterprise Search" in the customizing table COM_SE_BUSOBTY (
Transaction SES_ADMIN ).
Goto -> Customizing -> Business Objects and Indexes
For more information about enabling the Business Object in the
Enterprise Search, read the system documentation of the flag.

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?

The creation of the SES index could be used only for testing purposes.
e.g for using the program: COM_SE_SEARCH_TEST.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_SE_SEARCH072 - The Business Object &1 &2 is enabled for Enterprise Search ?

  The SAP error message COM_SE_SEARCH072 indicates that a specific Business Object (BO) is enabled for Enterprise Search, but there may be issues related to its configuration or usage. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Business Object Configuration: The Business Object specified in the error message is configured to be searchable via Enterprise Search, but there may be issues with its indexing or configuration.
  Indexing Issues: The data for the Business Object may not be properly indexed in the Enterprise Search system, leading to the inability to retrieve or search for the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Business Object or its search functionality.
  System Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the Enterprise Search settings or the Business Object settings.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Indexing:
  
  Ensure that the Business Object is properly indexed. You can do this by navigating to the Enterprise Search administration area and checking the indexing status.
  If the object is not indexed, you may need to trigger a re-indexing process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the Business Object in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly set up for Enterprise Search.
  Check the settings in transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to ensure that the Business Object is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the Business Object and perform searches. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can check the logs in transaction SLG1.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for specific guidance on configuring and troubleshooting Enterprise Search and Business Objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Enterprise Search Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of Enterprise Search in SAP, including how to set up and manage Business Objects for search.
  Business Object Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific Business Object you are working with to understand its capabilities and limitations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.