How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG139 - Software component &1 needs package assignment

ESH_IEF_MSG139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Software component &1 needs package assignment

What causes this issue?

Search models of the software component &V1& cannot be maintained as it
does not have a package assignment.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Add the package assignment for the software component &V1& first on the
pop-up for the maintenance of software components.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG139 - Software component &1 needs package assignment ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG139 indicates that a software component requires a package assignment. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when dealing with the Integration of Enterprise Search Framework.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a software component is not properly assigned to a package in the SAP system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Missing Package Assignment: The software component has not been assigned to any package, which is necessary for the system to recognize and manage it.
  Transport Issues: If the software component was transported from another system and the package assignment was not included or was lost during the transport.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system that prevent the software component from being recognized properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Package Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Select the software component in question and check if