How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCHT003 - Test search error: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCHT - ES-CDS/ABAP: Test searches for domain @Search

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Test search error: &1

What causes this issue?

To finally validate the @Search-annotations, some test searches are
carried out on the view.

System Response

At least one of the test searches failed. This means, that the view is
not suitable for searching.

How to fix this error?

Either you remove all @Search-annotations.
Or you try to make the view fit for search, by removing all critical
constructs (such as, for instance, unions, type casts, calculated
attributes).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCHT003 - Test search error: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCHT003 with the description "Test search error: &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the test search functionality, which may be related to the configuration or the data being searched.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The search configuration might not be set up correctly. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the search connector or search model.
  Data Issues: The data being indexed or searched may have inconsistencies or may not be available in the expected format.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the search may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the search.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may lead to timeouts or failures in executing the search.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the search engine itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the search service and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Verify that the search connector is properly configured and that the search model is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being indexed is complete and correctly formatted.
  Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the data that might affect the search results.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the search.
  Check the roles and permissions assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Check the system performance and resource utilization. If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing the performance or scheduling the search during off-peak hours.
  
  
  
  Check Logs and Traces:
  
  Review the application logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to find relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Reindexing:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reindexing the search data to ensure that the search index is up to date and consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem cannot be resolved with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Version-Specific Issues: Be aware that certain issues may be specific to particular versions of SAP or specific configurations, so ensure that you are looking at the right context for your system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCHT003 error message.