How To Fix ESH_DB061 - Job Definitions are not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Job Definitions are not active

What causes this issue?

No job definitions of Enterprise Search are active in this system. They
must be active and scheduled with user SAP_SYSTEM.

System Response

Various periodic tasks are not executed. They underlying data is no
longer up to date.

How to fix this error?

Contact the operations team.

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_DB061 - Job Definitions are not active ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB061, which states "Job Definitions are not active," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error indicates that the job definitions required for the search functionality are not currently active, which can prevent the search from functioning properly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Job Definitions: The job definitions that are supposed to run the indexing or data retrieval processes for the search are not activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ESH settings that prevent the job definitions from being recognized or activated.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are causing the job definitions to be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or manage job definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Job Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE in the SAP GUI.
  Check the job definitions related to ESH and ensure they are activated. You can do this by navigating to the relevant job definition and activating it.
  
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check if the jobs related to ESH are scheduled or have failed. If they are not scheduled, you may need to create or schedule them manually.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ESH configuration is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in transaction EHS0 (Enterprise Search Administration) to ensure that all necessary components are configured properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage and activate job definitions. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context on why the job definitions are inactive.
  
  
  
  Recreate Job Definitions:
  
  If the job definitions are corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider recreating them. This can be done through the ESH configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to ESH for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Version: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this can sometimes resolve underlying issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ESH_DB061 error and implement a solution to activate the job definitions.