How To Fix ESH_OD_MSG021 - Ranking factor ID must be provided

ESH_OD_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OD_MSG - ESH Search Service (oData)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Ranking factor ID must be provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OD_MSG021 - Ranking factor ID must be provided ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OD_MSG021 with the description "Ranking factor ID must be provided" typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA when a ranking factor is expected but not provided in a search query or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Ranking Factor: The search configuration or query is missing a required ranking factor ID. Ranking factors are used to determine the relevance of search results.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search application or service may not be properly configured to include ranking factors.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way data is indexed, leading to the absence of expected ranking factors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Search Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the search application in SAP.
  Ensure that the ranking factors are correctly defined and included in the search query.
  
  
  
  Provide Ranking Factor