How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN218 - Table/schema mapping failed at the following place

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Table/schema mapping failed at the following place

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN218 - Table/schema mapping failed at the following place ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN218 typically indicates an issue with the mapping of tables or schemas in the context of SAP HANA and the Enterprise Search (ESH) component. This error can arise during the configuration or administration of the ESH system, particularly when there are discrepancies or issues with the underlying database schema or table definitions.
  Causes:
  
  Schema Mismatch: The schema defined in the configuration does not match the actual schema in the HANA database.
  Table Not Found: The specified table does not exist in the database, or there may be a typo in the table name.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified schema or table.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (like renaming tables or columns) that have not been reflected in the ESH configuration.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the ESH administration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Schema and Table Names: Check the configuration settings in the ESH administration to ensure that the schema and table names are correct and match those in the HANA database.
  Check Database Objects: Use SQL commands to verify that the tables and schemas exist in the HANA database. You can use tools like HANA Studio or SQL console to run queries.
  SELECT * FROM SCHEMA_NAME.TABLE_NAME;
  
  Review Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the schema and tables. You may need to grant additional privileges.
  GRANT SELECT ON SCHEMA_NAME.TABLE_NAME TO USER_NAME;
  
  Update Configuration: If there have been changes to the data model, update the ESH configuration to reflect these changes. This may involve re-mapping tables or updating the data model in the ESH settings.
  Check Logs: Review the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what might be causing the issue.
  Re-indexing: If the issue persists, consider re-indexing the ESH to ensure that all mappings are up to date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ESH component and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ESH and HANA for guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.