How To Fix ESH_ADAPT_MSG058 - Search adapter instatiation: ABAP class name is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADAPT_MSG - Adapter Messages

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Search adapter instatiation: ABAP class name is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADAPT_MSG058 - Search adapter instatiation: ABAP class name is initial ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADAPT_MSG058 indicates that there is an issue with the instantiation of a search adapter in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. Specifically, the error message states that the ABAP class name is initial, which means that the system is unable to find or recognize the specified ABAP class for the search adapter.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Class Name: The ABAP class name for the search adapter may not be defined or may be incorrectly specified in the configuration.
  Class Not Activated: The ABAP class may exist but is not activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the search adapter in the SAP ESH settings.
  Verify that the ABAP class name is correctly specified and is not empty.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE24 to check if the ABAP class exists in the system.
  If the class does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration to point to the correct class.
  
  
  
  Activate the Class:
  
  If the class exists but is not activated, activate it using transaction SE80 or SE24.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the class was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search and search adapters to ensure that all configuration steps have been followed correctly.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_ADAPT_MSG058 error message.