How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN216 - Cannot determine application table mapping for object &1 node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Cannot determine application table mapping for object &1 node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN216 - Cannot determine application table mapping for object &1 node &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN216 indicates that the system is unable to determine the application table mapping for a specified object and node. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HANA and the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework, where the system is trying to access or map data from application tables but encounters an issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The application table mapping may not be correctly configured in the ESH settings. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect settings.
  Object or Node Not Found: The specified object or node may not exist in the system, or there may be a typo in the object name or node identifier.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object or node.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or database schema that are not reflected in the ESH configuration can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the application table mapping in the ESH administration. Ensure that the object and node are correctly defined.
  Validate Object and Node: Confirm that the object and node specified in the error message exist in the system. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the required objects and nodes.
  Rebuild Indexes: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the search indexes in ESH to ensure that all mappings are up to date.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for specific guidance related to the ESH configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP Support for further assistance.