How To Fix ESH_POST_INSTALL026 - Service &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_POST_INSTALL - ESH Post Installation

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Service &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_POST_INSTALL026 - Service &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message ESH_POST_INSTALL026 indicates that a specific service (denoted as &1) is not active in the system. This error typically arises during the installation or configuration of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when trying to access a service that has not been properly activated.
  Cause:
  
  Service Not Activated: The most common cause is that the required service has not been activated in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP ESH or the specific service you are trying to use.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed. If it is not active, you can activate it by selecting the service and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  Ensure that the service is assigned to the appropriate system alias.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the SAP ESH. Ensure that all necessary components are correctly configured.
  Check the settings in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that the service is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the service.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific service or the error message for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and the specific service you are working with for detailed configuration and activation instructions.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ESH_POST_INSTALL026 and activate the required service in your SAP system.