How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH027 - 'fulltextIndex' must be annotated at elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: 'fulltextIndex' must be annotated at elements

What causes this issue?

@Search.fulltextIndex can be annotated at a view element only. This
implies that the element is an atomic one; not an association.

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?

Remove the annotation wherever it does not relate to a view element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH027 - 'fulltextIndex' must be annotated at elements ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH027 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a Core Data Services (CDS) view in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search. Specifically, the error states that the fulltextIndex must be annotated at the elements of the CDS view that are intended to be included in the full-text search index.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when you are trying to create or use a CDS view for full-text search, but the necessary annotations for full-text indexing are missing. The fulltextIndex annotation is required to specify which fields in the CDS view should be indexed for full-text search capabilities.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the relevant fields in your CDS view are properly annotated with the @Search.searchable annotation (or similar annotations depending on your specific requirements). Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Open the CDS View Definition: Locate the CDS view that is causing the error.
  
  
  Add Annotations: For each field that you want to include in the full-text search, add the appropriate annotation. For example:
  define view Z_MY_CDS_VIEW
  as select from my_table
  {
      key field1,
      field2,
      @Search.searchable: true
      field3,
      @Search.searchable: true
      field4
  }
  
  
  Check for Other Annotations: Ensure that you have included any other necessary annotations that may be required for your specific use case.
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After making the changes, activate the CDS view to apply the new annotations.
  
  
  Test the Search Functionality: Once activated, test the full-text search functionality to ensure that it works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on Core Data Services and annotations for detailed information on how to define and use annotations in CDS views.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar issues, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that your CDS view is correctly annotated, you should be able to resolve the ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH027 error and enable full-text search functionality as intended.