How To Fix ESH_SE_SEARCH016 - &1 abort message(s) converted to info message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SE_SEARCH - Search

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 abort message(s) converted to info message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SE_SEARCH016 - &1 abort message(s) converted to info message(s) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SE_SEARCH016 typically indicates that there are issues related to the Enterprise Search (ES) functionality in SAP. This error message suggests that there are abort messages that have been converted to informational messages, which means that while the system encountered issues, it has handled them in a way that allows the process to continue, albeit with potential limitations.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the Enterprise Search settings or in the underlying data sources.
  Data Indexing Problems: The data that is supposed to be indexed for search may not be available or may have errors.
  System Performance: Performance issues in the system can lead to timeouts or failures in processing search requests.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to abort messages.
  Technical Errors: There could be bugs or technical errors in the search application or related components.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Enterprise Search. Ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Re-index Data: If there are issues with the data being indexed, consider re-indexing the data sources. This can often resolve issues related to missing or corrupt data.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction codes like ST22 (Dump Analysis) and SM21 (System Log) to check for performance issues or errors that may be affecting the search functionality.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to access the data they are trying to search for.
  Check Logs: Look at the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into what is causing the abort messages.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ESH_SEARCH to access the Enterprise Search configuration and monitoring tools.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.