How To Fix ESH_PS_MSG026 - Ranking factor &1 is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_PS_MSG - ESH Personalized Search

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Ranking factor &1 is incomplete

What causes this issue?

The ranking factor &v1& is incomplete or not properly defined due to one
of the following reasons:
the provider class is missing
ranking factor attributes are missing
ranking boost selections are not properly defined

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your ranking factor definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_PS_MSG026 - Ranking factor &1 is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message ESH_PS_MSG026 indicates that a ranking factor is incomplete in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a search query, but one or more ranking factors that are supposed to influence the search results are not fully defined or are missing necessary information.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The ranking factor may not have been fully configured in the system. This could be due to missing parameters or settings that are required for the ranking factor to function correctly.
  Data Issues: The underlying data that the ranking factor relies on may be incomplete or not properly indexed.
  System Updates: Changes or updates to the system or the search configuration may have led to inconsistencies in the ranking factors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration settings and verify that all ranking factors are properly defined. Ensure that all required fields and parameters are filled out.
  If you are using custom ranking factors, ensure that they are implemented correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the data sources used for the ranking factors are correctly set up and that the data is complete and properly indexed.
  Run a data consistency check to identify any missing or incomplete data.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  If there have been changes to the data or configuration, consider re-indexing the search data to ensure that all changes are reflected in the search results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the specific requirements for ranking factors and ensure compliance with those requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as these may contain fixes for known issues related to ranking factors.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on ranking factors.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring and troubleshooting SAP ESH.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.