How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN240 - Could not determine fulltext indices for table &1.&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Could not determine fulltext indices for table &1.&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN240 - Could not determine fulltext indices for table &1.&2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN240 indicates that the system could not determine the full-text indices for a specified table in the context of SAP HANA. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the Enterprise Search (ESH) or when working with HANA database tables that are expected to have full-text search capabilities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Full-Text Index: The specified table does not have a full-text index defined, which is necessary for full-text search operations.
  Incorrect Table Name: The table name provided in the error message may be incorrect or not exist in the database.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the HANA database, preventing the system from retrieving the necessary metadata.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access the full-text indices or the specified table.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for full-text search may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Full-Text Index: Verify if a full-text index exists for the specified table. If it does not exist, you may need to create one. This can typically be done using the HANA Studio or SQL commands.
  
  Example SQL command to create a full-text index:
  CREATE FULLTEXT INDEX <index_name> ON <schema_name>.<table_name> (<column_name>);
  
  
  
  Verify Table Name: Ensure that the table name in the error message is correct and that the table exists in the database.
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the connection to the HANA database is active and functioning correctly. You can test the connection using the HANA Studio or other database management tools.
  Review User Permissions: Check the user permissions to ensure that the user has the necessary rights to access the table and its indices.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for full-text search in your SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP HANA documentation for information on creating and managing full-text indices.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_HANA_ADMIN240 error message.