How To Fix ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL017 - No process chain found for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL - Trex Inderxing on the ES Hub

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No process chain found for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL017 - No process chain found for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL017 indicates that there is no process chain found for the specified parameters (typically represented as &1 and &2). This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or Business Object Search (BOS) when the system is trying to execute a process chain that is either not defined or not active.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Chain: The specified process chain does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Process Chain: The process chain exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the function or transaction may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the corresponding process chain.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Enterprise Search or the Business Object Search that prevent the system from locating the process chain.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Chain Definition:
  
  Go to transaction RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) and check if the process chain exists with the specified name.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that the correct name is being used.
  
  
  
  Activate the Process Chain:
  
  If the process chain exists but is inactive, activate it in transaction RSPC.
  
  
  
  Verify Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the parameters being passed to the function or transaction are correct. Check for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Enterprise Search or Business Object Search to ensure that they are correctly set up to reference the appropriate process chains.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the process chain.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check related objects)
  SLG1: Application Log (to check for additional error messages)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.