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

ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES028 - Overview

• 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