How To Fix ESH_DB052 - Action is possible for active/ inactive Data Sources only

ESH_DB052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Action is possible for active/ inactive Data Sources only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB052 - Action is possible for active/ inactive Data Sources only ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB052 indicates that an action you are trying to perform is only applicable to active or inactive Data Sources in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation on a Data Source that is in a state that does not allow the action, such as being in a "deleted" or "not configured" state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Source State: The Data Source you are trying to work with is neither active nor inactive. It may be in a state that does not permit the action you are attempting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The Data Source may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on the Data Source.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Status:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH administration area and check the status of the