How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG018 - No root node for software component &1 object type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG - Texts for resolution of urls or binary documents

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No root node for software component &1 object type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG018 - No root node for software component &1 object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG018 indicates that there is no root node for a specified software component and object type in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) system. This error typically arises during the configuration or operation of the Enterprise Search system, particularly when dealing with the indexing of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The software component or object type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Model Issues: The data model for the specified software component may not have been defined correctly, leading to the absence of a root node.
  Indexing Problems: There may be issues with the indexing process, such as missing or incomplete data that prevents the creation of a root node.
  Transport Issues: If the software component was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the software component and object type are correctly configured in the SAP