How To Fix ESH_OD_MSG042 - An error occurred during search, see execution ID &1

ESH_OD_MSG042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: An error occurred during search, see execution ID &1

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OD_MSG042 - An error occurred during search, see execution ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OD_MSG042 indicates that an error occurred during a search operation in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. The message typically includes an execution ID that can be used for further investigation.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by various factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the search service or the search index.
  Indexing Problems: Issues with the data indexing process, such as missing or corrupted data.
  System Performance: High load on the system or insufficient resources (CPU, memory) can lead to timeouts or failures during search execution.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the search.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can affect the communication between the search service and the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Execution ID: Use the execution ID provided in the error message to look up detailed logs in the SAP system.