How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES049 - Category '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Category '&1' does not exist

What causes this issue?

Category &V1& which is to be assigned to the view via
@EnterpriseSearch.assignedCategories does not exist.

System Response

Enterprise Search categories - in contrast to the CDS-definition - are
client-specific. Hence the situation may occur that a category exists in
one client but not in another. Categories not existing in the respective
client will be ignored at search runtime.

How to fix this error?

Check the category ID for typographical errors, or remove the erroneous
category ID.
If the category in question does exist<(>,<)> but in a different client,
nothing needs to be done.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES049 - Category '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES049 with the description "Category '&1' does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a category that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Category Definition: The specified category (represented by '&1') has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or the data model that references this category.
  Transport Issues: If the category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the category, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like ESH_COCKPIT or EHS_COCKPIT).
  Verify if the category exists and is correctly defined. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the search or CDS view to ensure that the category is correctly referenced.
  Ensure that all necessary components are activated and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the category was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated in the target system.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the category in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the category.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the category is being referenced incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and CDS views to understand how categories are defined and used.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.