How To Fix ESH_DB042 - HANA-search not available, no activation of CDS-entities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 042

• Message text: HANA-search not available, no activation of CDS-entities

What causes this issue?

SAP delivers CDS-views annotated by @EnterpriseSearch; such views are
automatically activated to Enterprise Search-Data Sources and are always
available. In this system, this activation has not taken place, because
the underlying data base management system is either not SAP HANA, or a
very old release of SAP HANA.

System Response

Search is not possible based on CDS-definitions. Search on traditional
Connectors works as wont.

How to fix this error?

No action required.

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_DB042 - HANA-search not available, no activation of CDS-entities ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB042 indicates that HANA search is not available, which prevents the activation of Core Data Services (CDS) entities. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HANA and the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  HANA Search Not Activated: The HANA search feature may not be activated in your SAP HANA system.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system that are required for HANA search to function.
  Database Connection Issues: There could be issues with the connection to the HANA database, preventing the search functionality from being accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HANA search features.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system or HANA database may not support the required features for HANA search.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate HANA Search:
  
  Go to the SAP HANA Studio or use the HANA Cockpit to check if HANA search is activated. If not, activate it.
  You can also check the settings in transaction SICF to ensure that the necessary services are activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the Enterprise Search and ensure that all required parameters are set correctly.
  Use transaction ESH_COCKPIT to check the configuration of the Enterprise Search.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Verify the connection to the HANA database. Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues.
  Check the database logs for any errors that might indicate connection problems.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access HANA search functionalities. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system and HANA database are up to date with the latest patches and updates. Sometimes, bugs in earlier versions can cause issues that are resolved in later updates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and HANA search for any specific configuration or troubleshooting steps that may apply to your version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to ESH_DB042 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ESH_DB042 error in your SAP environment. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.