How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP021 - Required @EnterpriseSearch.enabled is not annotated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 021

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP021 - Required @EnterpriseSearch.enabled is not annotated ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP021 Required @EnterpriseSearch.enabled is not annotated typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search functionality, particularly when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error indicates that a required annotation for enabling Enterprise Search on a CDS view is missing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a CDS view that is intended to be used for Enterprise Search does not have the necessary annotation @EnterpriseSearch.enabled. This annotation is essential for the SAP system to recognize that the CDS view should be included in the Enterprise Search framework.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to annotate the relevant CDS view with the @EnterpriseSearch.enabled annotation. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Open the CDS View: Access the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or the relevant transaction in the SAP GUI where the CDS view is defined.
  
  
  Edit the CDS View: Locate the CDS view that is causing the error and open