How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG234 - Database table &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Database table &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG234 - Database table &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG234 indicates that a specific database table is empty. This message is typically related to the SAP Enterprise Search (ESS) or the SAP NetWeaver Search functionality, where the system expects data in a particular table but finds it empty.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Loaded: The most common cause is that the relevant data has not been loaded into the database table. This could be due to a failure in the data extraction or loading process.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted from the table, either manually or through a scheduled job.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the search settings or the data source that prevent data from being populated.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the database that prevent data from being stored or retrieved.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Loading Jobs: Verify if the data loading jobs for the relevant data source have run successfully. If they have failed, investigate the logs to identify the issue and re-run the jobs.
  Data Source Configuration: Ensure that the data source is correctly configured in the SAP system. Check the settings in the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or the relevant transaction codes.
  Manual Data Entry: If applicable, consider manually entering data into the table for testing purposes to see if the error persists.
  Database Integrity Check: Perform a database integrity check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could be causing the table to be empty.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table and its expected data. This can provide insights into what data should be present and how to populate it.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of background jobs.
  Logs and Traces: Check application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to the specific table or the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.