How To Fix ESH_CU_SEM021 - Fuzzy threshold reasonable only for search mode 'F'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SEM - ES: Semantics-based Configuration

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Fuzzy threshold reasonable only for search mode 'F'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM021 - Fuzzy threshold reasonable only for search mode 'F' ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM021 indicates that there is an issue with the fuzzy search threshold settings in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error typically arises when the fuzzy search threshold is set in a mode that is not compatible with the current search mode being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the fuzzy threshold is only applicable when the search mode is set to 'F' (fuzzy search). If the search mode is set to something else (like 'E' for exact search), the system cannot apply the fuzzy threshold, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Search Mode: Ensure that the search mode is set to 'F' (fuzzy search) if you intend to use fuzzy search features. You can typically find this setting in the configuration of the search application or in the search settings of the relevant SAP