How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP048 - @EnterpriseSearch.enabled is switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 048

• Message text: @EnterpriseSearch.enabled is switched off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP048 - @EnterpriseSearch.enabled is switched off ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP048 indicates that the Enterprise Search functionality is not enabled in your SAP system. This error typically arises when you attempt to use features related to Enterprise Search, but the necessary configuration is not active.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the Enterprise Search feature is disabled in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Settings: The Enterprise Search might not have been configured properly in the system.
  System Settings: The system settings may not have the Enterprise Search feature enabled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Enterprise Search functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Enable Enterprise Search:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service for Enterprise Search is activated. If not, activate it.
  You may also need to check the settings in the SAP NetWeaver Administrator (NWA) to ensure that the Enterprise Search is enabled.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SICF to check if the relevant services for Enterprise Search are active.
  Ensure that the necessary components for Enterprise Search are installed and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Enterprise Search functionality. This may involve checking roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system can help in resolving configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable the Enterprise Search functionality in your SAP system.