How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN272 - No index content supplied for object &1, root node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 272

• Message text: No index content supplied for object &1, root node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN272 - No index content supplied for object &1, root node &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN272 indicates that there is an issue with the indexing process in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) system, specifically related to the HANA database. The error message states that no index content has been supplied for a specified object and root node.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Index Content: The object specified in the error does not have any associated index content. This can happen if the data has not been indexed yet or if there was an issue during the indexing process.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or the indexing settings for the specific object.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the index is supposed to pull data may not be available or may not contain the expected data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the index may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the index content.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Re-index the Object:
  
  Go to the SAP HANA Studio or the relevant administration tool.
  Trigger a re-indexing of the object that is causing the error. This can often resolve issues related to missing index content.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the search object in the SAP ESH administration settings.
  Ensure that the object is correctly configured to be indexed and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source:
  
  Check the data source associated with the object to ensure it is available and contains the expected data.
  If the data source is not available, resolve any connectivity or configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the index content.
  Review the roles and permissions assigned to the user or process.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Look for any related errors that occurred during the indexing process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for any specific guidance related to the error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN272.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH and HANA indexing issues. These notes may provide specific fixes or patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP 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 identify and resolve the underlying cause of the ESH_HANA_ADMIN272 error.