How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES017 - 'defaultValueSuggestElement' without '@Search.defaultSearchElement' (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES - ES-CDS/ABAP: Validation of domain @EnterpriseSearch

• Message number: 017

• Message text: 'defaultValueSuggestElement' without '@Search.defaultSearchElement' (&1)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The element is annotated as
@EnterpriseSearch.defaultValueSuggestElement, but there is no annotation
@Search.defaultSearchElement at the same element. The
suggestion-relevant elements tend to be a subset of the elements used in
freestyle search.

How to fix this error?

Check whether @EnterpriseSearch.defaultValueSuggestElement should be
removed here, or whether @Search.defaultSearchElement should be added.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES017 - 'defaultValueSuggestElement' without '@Search.defaultSearchElement' (&1) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES017 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a Core Data Services (CDS) view, specifically related to the default search element. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or SAP HANA when a CDS view is expected to have a default search element defined, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A CDS view is defined for search purposes but does not have the @Search.defaultSearchElement annotation specified.
  The system is trying to suggest a default value for a search element that is not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the CDS view has the appropriate annotations defined. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Check the CDS View Definition:
  
  Open the CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the relevant development environment.
  Look for the annotations section in the CDS view definition.
  
  
  
  Add the Default Search Element Annotation:
  
  If the @Search.defaultSearchElement annotation is missing, you need to add it. This annotation should point to the field that you want to be the default search element.
  Example:
  @Search.defaultSearchElement: true
  define view Your_CDS_View as select from Your_Table
  {
      key field1,
      field2,
      ...
  }
  
  
  
  
  Activate the CDS View:
  
  After making the changes, activate the CDS view to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Search Functionality:
  
  Once the CDS view is activated, test the search functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the default search element is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Annotations in CDS Views: Annotations are metadata that provide additional information about the data model. In the context of search, annotations like @Search.defaultSearchElement are crucial for defining how the search should behave.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Core Data Services and Enterprise Search for more details on how to configure search-related annotations.
  Debugging: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider using transaction codes like SE11 or SE80 to further investigate the CDS view and its dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES017 error and ensure that your CDS view is properly configured for search functionality.