How To Fix ESH_OM_PC032 - Backend navigations have to be defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_PC - Plausibility Check

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Backend navigations have to be defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_PC032 - Backend navigations have to be defined ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_PC032 indicates that backend navigations have not been defined for the specific object or service you are trying to access in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary backend navigation settings that link the search results to the corresponding backend data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Backend Navigation Configuration: The backend navigation settings for the specific object type or service are not configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Service Definition: The service definition may not include the necessary navigational links to the backend data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Backend Navigation:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant service or object type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the backend navigation is properly defined. This typically involves linking the search results to the appropriate backend data sources.
  
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Review the service definition in the SAP ESH configuration.
  Ensure that all necessary navigational links are included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects and settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring backend navigations for SAP ESH.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring backend navigations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ESH_COCKPIT for managing Enterprise Search configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_OM_PC032 error and ensure that backend navigations are properly defined in your SAP system.