How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES028 - 'fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements' must not be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: 'fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements' must not be empty

What causes this issue?

The array members of @EnterpriseSearch.fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements
must not be empty.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Indicate the elements to be included by the group in annotation
@EnterpriseSearch.fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES028 - 'fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements' must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES028 'fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements' must not be empty typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error indicates that a required field group for a search query is not populated, which can prevent the search functionality from executing properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Group Definition: The field group that is supposed to be used in the search query is not defined or is empty.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the search query may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of necessary elements.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model or the way the CDS view is defined, which could lead to the field group not being populated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Group Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the field group you are trying to use in your search query is properly defined in the relevant CDS view or search configuration.
  Verify that the field group contains the necessary fields and is not empty.
  
  
  
  Review Search Query Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction or application where the search query is defined and check the configuration.
  Make sure that the field group is correctly referenced in the search query.
  
  
  
  Validate CDS View:
  
  If you are using a CDS view, check the definition of the view to ensure that it includes the necessary fields and that the field group is correctly defined.
  Use transaction SE11 to check the CDS view and ensure that it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the search has the necessary authorizations to access the field group and its elements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the search query execution to identify where the field group is being set or why it is empty.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Enterprise Search and CDS views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.