How To Fix CRM_BUPA_BOL204 - Simple search cannot be loaded as search engine is not active

CRM_BUPA_BOL204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_BOL -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Simple search cannot be loaded as search engine is not active

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CRM_BUPA_BOL204 - Details

• The SAP error message "CRM_BUPA_BOL204 Simple search cannot be loaded as search engine is not active" typically indicates that the search engine functionality required for the simple search in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module is not active or properly configured. This can prevent users from performing searches for business partners or other entities within the CRM system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Search Engine Not Active: The search engine (like TREX or SAP HANA) that is supposed to handle the search queries is not activated or configured correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the CRM system that prevent the search engine from being recognized or utilized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search engine functionality.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the search engine from functioning properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Search Engine:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF and check if