How To Fix ESH_QP_MSG023 - Invalid timeout &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QP_MSG - Query Parser Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Invalid timeout &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QP_MSG023 - Invalid timeout &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QP_MSG023 Invalid timeout &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search functionalities. This error indicates that an invalid timeout value has been specified in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The timeout value set in the configuration is not within the acceptable range or is not a valid number.
  System Settings: The timeout settings may have been altered or corrupted, leading to an invalid value being read by the system.
  Parameter Misconfiguration: The parameter related to timeout might have been incorrectly set in the system profile or application settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings for the Enterprise Search or HANA Search.
  Look for the timeout parameter (e.g., search_timeout or similar).
  Ensure that the value is a valid integer and falls within the acceptable range (usually greater than zero).
  
  
  
  Adjust Timeout Value:
  
  If the timeout value is set to an invalid number (like negative values or excessively high values), change it to a reasonable value (e.g., 30 seconds or 60 seconds).
  
  
  
  Review System Parameters:
  
  Check the system profile parameters related to search and timeout settings.
  Use transaction code RZ10 to view and modify profile parameters if necessary.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, restart the relevant services or the entire SAP system to ensure that the new settings take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance on timeout settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this may resolve known issues related to configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) and traces to gather more context about when and why the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the ESH_QP_MSG023 Invalid timeout &1 error in your SAP system.