How To Fix ESH_OD_MSG030 - Search text is initial and filters are not specified

ESH_OD_MSG030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Search text is initial and filters are not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OD_MSG030 - Search text is initial and filters are not specified ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OD_MSG030 indicates that a search operation was attempted without providing any search text or filters. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search, where a search query is expected to have some parameters to return relevant results.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Search Text: The search text field is empty (initial), meaning no keywords or phrases were provided for the search.
  No Filters Specified: In addition to the empty search text, no filters have been applied to narrow down the search results. Filters are essential to refine the search and provide meaningful results.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Provide Search Text: Ensure that the search text field is populated with relevant keywords or phrases that you want to search for. This is the primary requirement for executing a search.
  
  
  Specify Filters: If applicable, add filters to your search query. Filters can help narrow