How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP020 - Required @Search.enabled is not annotated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Required @Search.enabled is not annotated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP020 - Required @Search.enabled is not annotated ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP020 Required @Search.enabled is not annotated typically occurs in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views when the required annotation for enabling search functionality is missing. This error is related to the SAP Enterprise Search and indicates that the CDS view is not properly configured to support search operations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a CDS view is expected to support search functionality but lacks the necessary annotation @Search.enabled. This annotation is crucial for enabling the search capabilities in the context of SAP Enterprise Search.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to annotate the CDS view with the @Search.enabled annotation. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Open the CDS View: Access the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or the relevant development environment where the CDS view is defined.
  
  
  Add the Annotation: At the top of your CDS view definition, add the following annotation:
  @Search.enabled: true
  For example:
  define view Z_MY_CDS_VIEW
  @Search.enabled: true
  as select from my_table
  {
      key field1,
      field2,
      field3
  }
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After adding the annotation, activate the CDS view to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Search Functionality: Once activated, test the search functionality to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the search works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) are a way to define semantically rich data models in SAP. They allow for the definition of views that can be consumed by various applications, including SAP Fiori apps.
  Annotations: Annotations in CDS views provide metadata that can influence the behavior of the view, such as enabling search, defining UI elements, and more.
  SAP Enterprise Search: This is a powerful search tool that allows users to search across various SAP applications and data sources. Properly annotated CDS views can be indexed and made searchable.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify and activate CDS views.
  Review the documentation for any additional annotations that may be relevant for your specific use case.
  If you continue to experience issues, check for any other missing annotations or configuration settings related to the search functionality in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP020 error and enable search functionality for your CDS view.