How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG029 - Job id is initial

ESH_FL_MSG029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Job id is initial

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ESH_FL_MSG029 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG029, which states "Job id is initial," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP NetWeaver Search functionality. This error indicates that a job ID that is expected to be processed is not initialized or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Initialization Failure: The job that is supposed to be executed has not been properly initialized or started.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search service or the related background jobs.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that prevent the job from being created or recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute or view the job.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs related to the search functionality and see if they are running or have failed.
  Reinitialize the Job: If the job is