How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG246 - Testrun: No database or index update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Testrun: No database or index update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG246 - Testrun: No database or index update ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG246 indicates that during a test run, there was no database or index update performed. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when you are trying to execute a test run for an index update or database update, but the system is configured to not perform any actual updates.
  Causes:
  
  Test Run Configuration: The most common cause is that the operation is set to run in test mode. In this mode, the system simulates the update process without making any changes to the database or index.
  Missing Data: There may be no data available for the update process, which can lead to the system not performing any updates.
  Indexing Issues: There could be issues with the indexing configuration or the data source that prevent the update from occurring.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the operation can also lead to this message.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may be configured to prevent updates during test runs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Test Run Settings: Ensure that you are not running the operation in test mode if you intend to perform actual updates. Look for options or flags that indicate a test run and change them accordingly.
  Verify Data Availability: Check if there is data available for the update. If there is no data, the system will not perform any updates.
  Review Indexing Configuration: Ensure that the indexing configuration is correct and that the data sources are properly set up.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the specific requirements and configurations needed for successful updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS_ADMIN for managing Enterprise Search settings.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed error messages or warnings that could provide additional context for the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.