How To Fix ESH_PS_ES_PROV009 - The parameter needs to have a scale class specified

ESH_PS_ES_PROV009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_PS_ES_PROV - ES: Personalized Search - ES-Providers

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The parameter needs to have a scale class specified

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ESH_PS_ES_PROV009 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_PS_ES_PROV009 indicates that a parameter in your SAP system is missing a scale class specification. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or when dealing with the SAP HANA database, particularly when defining or configuring search providers or data sources.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a parameter that is expected to have a scale class defined does not have one. Scale classes are used to define the precision and range of numeric values in SAP systems. If a parameter is defined without a scale class, the system cannot process it correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Parameter: Determine which parameter is causing the issue. This may involve checking the configuration of your search provider or the data source that is being used.
  
  
  Define a Scale Class:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in your SAP system