How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES048 - 'snippets' requires fulltext index (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: 'snippets' requires fulltext index (&1)

What causes this issue?

The annotation @EnterpriseSearch.snippets can work at runtime only if
the data base column has afulltext index defined.

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 remove the annotation, or you add a full text index for the
data base column of element &V1&; this is done in DDIC, with the index
definitions for data base tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES048 - 'snippets' requires fulltext index (&1) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES048 indicates that a full-text index is required for the specified "snippets" in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA database. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a search operation that relies on full-text indexing, but the necessary index has not been created or is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Full-Text Index: The most common cause of this error is that the full-text index for the specified data source has not been created or is not activated.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured to support full-text search.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the search service that prevent the index from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create/Activate Full-Text Index:
  
  Go to the relevant data source in the SAP system.
  Check if a full-text index exists. If not, create one.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate it.
  You can typically do this through transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) depending on your specific setup.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured for full-text search.
  Verify that the necessary fields are indexed and that the search settings are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  If the index exists but is not functioning correctly, consider rebuilding the index. This can often resolve issues related to stale or corrupted indexes.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the components you are using.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Full-Text Search in SAP: Full-text search allows users to search for text within documents and data fields, providing more flexible and powerful search capabilities.
  SAP HANA: If you are using SAP HANA, ensure that the full-text search capabilities are properly configured in the HANA database.
  Enterprise Search: Familiarize yourself with the Enterprise Search configuration in SAP, as it may involve multiple components and settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES048 and ensure that your full-text search functionality works as intended.