How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG263 - Common Runtime is not configured for Enterprise Search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Common Runtime is not configured for Enterprise Search

What causes this issue?

A function was called which requires Enterprise Search functionality.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use task list SAP_ESH_INITIAL_SETUP_WRK_CLIENT to setup Common Runtime
for Enterprise Search.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG263 - Common Runtime is not configured for Enterprise Search ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG263 indicates that the Common Runtime (CR) is not configured for Enterprise Search. This error typically arises when the necessary configurations for the Enterprise Search functionality in SAP are incomplete or missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Common Runtime (CR) for Enterprise Search has not been set up properly in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration that prevent the Common Runtime from functioning as expected.
  System Updates: Changes or updates to the system may have disrupted the existing configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the Common Runtime.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP NetWeaver Administrator (NWA) or the relevant transaction code (like ESH_COCKPIT).
  Ensure that the Common Runtime is properly configured. This includes checking the settings for the Enterprise Search service.
  
  
  
  Configure Common Runtime:
  
  If the Common Runtime is not configured, you will