How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES040 - 'fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements': 1-element-group does not make sense

ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: 'fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements': 1-element-group does not make sense

What causes this issue?

The group defined by @EnterpriseSaerch.fieldGroupForSearchQuery contains
a single element only. This is no group in the strict sense and does not
make sense.

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?

Either you add further elements building a real group, or you remove the
whole group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES040 - 'fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements': 1-element-group does not make sense ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES040, which states that 'fieldGroupForSearchQuery.elements': 1-element-group does not make sense, typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the search query, specifically related to the grouping of fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Grouping: The error usually arises when a field group is defined with only one element, which is not valid in the context of the search query. SAP expects field groups to contain multiple elements to make sense in a search context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the search model or the way the CDS view is defined, leading to an invalid grouping of fields.
  Incompatibility: The field group may not be compatible with the search query being executed, possibly due to changes in the underlying data model or the search configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Field Group Configuration: