How To Fix ESH_SEARCH013 - Object type ID &1 is not active

ESH_SEARCH013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Object type ID &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH013 - Object type ID &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH013, which states "Object type ID &1 is not active," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) functionalities. This error indicates that the specified object type ID is not currently active in the system, which prevents the search functionality from working correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object Type: The object type ID referenced in the error message is not activated in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or the object type not being set up properly.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the object type may not have been completed, leading to it being inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object Type:
  
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