How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP080 - No connector found for CDS-entity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No connector found for CDS-entity &1

What causes this issue?

CDS-entity &V1& slipped to obligatory activation for Enterprise Search.
Each CDS-entity relevant for Enterprise Search (i.e. with annotation
@EnterpriseSearch.enabled) must have a corresponding search connector;
which then might have an error status.

System Response

The CDS-entity is missing in all connector lists and is consequently not
available for search.

How to fix this error?

You can enforce the activation by running a complete activation e.g. via
task list SAP_ESH_CONFIGURATION/ step "Activate CDS views with
@EnterpriseSearch annotation".
You can activated the specific CDS-entity from transaction
ESH_DASHBOARD: Select from the menu Trouble Shooting -> CDS Search Views
-> Activation; enter the CDS-entity and execute.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP080 - No connector found for CDS-entity &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP080 No connector found for CDS-entity &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a connector for the specified CDS entity, which is necessary for the search or data retrieval process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Connector Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the connector for the specified CDS entity has not been configured or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Entity Name: The entity name provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view or its associated connector was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the connector or the CDS entity.
  System Version: The version of the SAP system may not support the specific CDS entity or its connector.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Connector Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Fiori Launchpad or the relevant transaction (like Esh_Cockpit) to check if the connector for the CDS entity is configured correctly.
  Ensure that the connector is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Entity Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the CDS entity in the error message to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the CDS view was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check for any transport errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS entity and its connector.
  
  
  
  System Compatibility:
  
  Verify that your SAP system version supports the specific CDS entity and its connector. If not, consider upgrading or applying necessary patches.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific CDS entity and its connectors for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP080.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP080 error message.