How To Fix ESH_DB027 - Mandatory Data Source &1 is missing

ESH_DB027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Mandatory Data Source &1 is missing

What causes this issue?

Enterprise Search needs Data Source &V1& to properly run the search UI;
this Data Source is missing.

System Response

The search UI is not operational.

How to fix this error?

Create the missing Data Source.

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_DB027 - Mandatory Data Source &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB027 indicates that a mandatory data source is missing in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) configuration. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or utilize a data source that has not been properly defined or is not available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Source Configuration: The specified data source has not been configured in the system.
  Inactive Data Source: The data source may exist but is not activated or is in an inactive state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the Enterprise Search or the underlying database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the ESH configuration in the SAP system (transaction code: Esh_Cockpit or Esh_Administration).
  Verify that the mandatory data source is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source exists but is inactive, activate it. This can