How To Fix ESH_DB018 - Query logging is switched off

ESH_DB018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Query logging is switched off

What causes this issue?

The anonymized query logging has been switched off.

System Response

This is not a problem, Enterprise Search works. But switching this
feature off implies that it is not possible to analyze and to optimize
the usage and behavior of Enterprise Search.

How to fix this error?

Consider switching the query log on.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB018 - Query logging is switched off ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB018 indicates that query logging is switched off in the Enterprise Search (ES) system. This can prevent the system from logging queries, which is essential for performance analysis, troubleshooting, and monitoring user activity.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error message is that the query logging feature in the SAP Enterprise Search configuration is disabled. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The logging settings may not have been enabled during the initial setup or may have been disabled later.
  System Performance: In some cases, logging may be turned off to improve system performance, especially in high-load environments.
  Administrative Decisions: Administrators may choose to disable logging for privacy or compliance reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_DB018 error, you need to enable query logging in the SAP Enterprise Search configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP System: Log in to your SAP system with appropriate administrative privileges.
  
  
  Navigate to the Configuration:
  
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