How To Fix ESH_DB037 - No activation of CDS-entities for Enterprise Search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No activation of CDS-entities for Enterprise Search

What causes this issue?

In every system, there are CDS-based Data Sources - at least those
defined by Enterprise Search. CDS-based Data Sources are always
available for search.
Here, the CDS-based Data Sources have not been activated - a situation
which must not occur.

System Response

Search is not possible for CDS-based Data Sources; if run in a pure
CDS-mode, search as a whole is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Run report ESH_CDSABAP_ACTIVATION with default parametrization.
Contact SAP if the problem persists, or if it occurs repeatedly.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB037 - No activation of CDS-entities for Enterprise Search ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB037 indicates that there is an issue with the activation of Core Data Services (CDS) entities for Enterprise Search. This error typically arises when the system is unable to activate the necessary CDS views that are required for the Enterprise Search functionality to work properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete CDS Views: The required CDS views may not be defined or may be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the CDS views.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS views were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the activation of the CDS views.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Enterprise Search or the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CDS View Definitions: Ensure that the required CDS views are correctly defined and activated in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or SE11 transaction.
  
  
  Activate CDS Views: If the views are not activated, try to activate them manually. You can do this in the ADT or using transaction SE11.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate the CDS views. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  Review Transport Logs: If the CDS views were transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could be causing the activation failure.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Enterprise Search to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and CDS views for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_DB037 error message.