How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG028 - SW comp. &1 has no package assignment (registration not permitted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 028

• Message text: SW comp. &1 has no package assignment (registration not permitted)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

When registering of a Software Component, the system checks if the
Software Component has a package assignment. The package is needed to
locate the generated programs of the software component.

How to fix this error?

Assign a package to the software component using the 'Search & Analytics
Modeler' (transaction ESH_MODELER).
Then try again to register the software component for program-based SW
Comp. transport (transaction SNOTE).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG028 - SW comp. &1 has no package assignment (registration not permitted) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG028 indicates that a software component (SW comp.) does not have a package assignment, which prevents its registration. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Information Extraction Framework.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a package assignment for the specified software component. In SAP, software components need to be assigned to a package to ensure that they are properly managed and can be registered in the system. If a component is not assigned to a package, it cannot be used or registered, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Software Component: Identify the software component that is causing the error. You can do this by looking at the error message details.
  
  
  Assign a Package:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator).
  In the Object Navigator, select the appropriate software component.
  Check if it has a package assigned. If not, you will need to assign it to a package.
  To assign a package, you can use the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 to create or modify the package assignment.
  
  
  
  Register the Component: After assigning the package, try to register the software component again. This can usually be done through the relevant configuration or administration transaction for the Enterprise Search or Information Extraction Framework.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request so that they can be moved to the quality assurance or production environment.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to software components and package assignments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Enterprise Search or Information Extraction Framework for more details on software component management.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional help from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully register the software component.