How To Fix ESH_QM_CONFIG017 - Enter an indicator ID

ESH_QM_CONFIG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QM_CONFIG - ES Query Measurement: Configuration

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter an indicator ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QM_CONFIG017 - Enter an indicator ID ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QM_CONFIG017 with the description "Enter an indicator ID" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Query Management (QM) configuration. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "indicator ID," has not been filled in or is missing during a configuration or setup process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a value in the "Indicator ID" field, which is mandatory for the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the indicator ID is expected but not properly defined.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the indicator ID settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Indicator ID: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid indicator ID in the required field. Check the documentation or configuration guide to