How To Fix ESH_FED_MSG020 - Search scope is not valid &1

ESH_FED_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FED_MSG - Search Federation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Search scope is not valid &1

What causes this issue?

The search was executed with a category, connector, template, keyword or
request that is not valid. The cause could be that the related list of
search connectors no longer exists.

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?

Check that the scope with the specified key does still exist.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FED_MSG020 - Search scope is not valid &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FED_MSG020 indicates that the search scope specified in your query is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Fiori applications when the search scope is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not accessible due to authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Search Scope: The search scope you are trying to use may not exist or has been removed from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified search scope.
  
  Configuration Issues: The search scope may not be properly configured in the system.
  System Updates: Changes in the system, such as updates or migrations, may have affected the search scope.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Search Scope Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the configuration of the search scopes in the relevant transaction (e.g., EHS_SEARCH or EHS_ADMIN).
  Ensure that the search scope you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify