How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH005 - 'searchable' must be annotated at views

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH - ES-CDS/ABAP: Validation of domain @Search

• Message number: 005

• Message text: 'searchable' must be annotated at views

What causes this issue?

@Search.searchable has to be annotated at the view itself.

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?

If you want the view to be searchable, move the annotation to the
view-level.
If you do not want the view to be searchable, remove all
@Search-annotations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH005 - 'searchable' must be annotated at views ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH005 indicates that a certain field in a Core Data Services (CDS) view is expected to be annotated as 'searchable' but is not. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a CDS view in a search context, such as in SAP Fiori applications or when integrating with SAP Enterprise Search, and the system requires specific annotations to enable search functionality.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The CDS view is being used in a context where search capabilities are required.
  One or more fields that are expected to be searchable do not have the appropriate annotation (@Search.searchable: true).
  The CDS view may not be properly defined to support search operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the relevant fields in your CDS view are annotated correctly. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the CDS View: Access the CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the relevant development environment.
  
  
  Add Searchable Annotations: Identify the fields that need to be searchable and add the @Search.searchable: true annotation to them. For example:
  define view Z_MY_CDS_VIEW
  as select from my_table
  {
      key field1,
      field2,
      @Search.searchable: true
      field3,
      @Search.searchable: true
      field4
  }
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After making the changes, activate the CDS view to ensure that the annotations are recognized by the system.
  
  
  Test the Search Functionality: Once the view is activated, test the search functionality to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Annotations: Familiarize yourself with the various annotations available for CDS views, especially those related to search and UI. The SAP documentation provides comprehensive details on how to use annotations effectively.
  SAP Fiori Elements: If you are using SAP Fiori Elements, ensure that your CDS views are properly annotated to leverage the full capabilities of the Fiori framework.
  Performance Considerations: Be mindful of performance implications when making fields searchable, as this can affect the efficiency of search operations.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that your CDS views are properly annotated, you should be able to resolve the ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH005 error and enable the desired search functionality.