How To Fix ESH_SEARCH017 - Request &1 of the object type ID &2 is not searchable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Request &1 of the object type ID &2 is not searchable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH017 - Request &1 of the object type ID &2 is not searchable ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH017 indicates that a specific request for an object type ID is not searchable in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Cause:
  
  Object Type Not Indexed: The object type ID specified in the error message may not be indexed in the ESH system. If the object type is not part of the search index, it cannot be searched.
  Request Not Activated: The request associated with the object type may not be activated or may be in a state that prevents it from being searchable.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object type or the search functionality.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ESH settings that prevent the object type from being searchable.
  Data Issues: The data associated with the object type may not be available or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Indexing:
  
  Verify if the object type ID is included in the ESH index. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the ESH administration.
  If it is not indexed, you may need to configure the object type for indexing.
  
  
  
  Activate the Request:
  
  Ensure that the request associated with the object type is activated. You can do this in the ESH administration by checking the status of the request.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the object type and perform searches.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the ESH configuration settings to ensure that the object type is properly configured for search. This may involve checking the search connectors and settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate that the data for the object type is present and not deleted. If the data is missing, you may need to restore it or re-import it.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  If changes have been made to the configuration or data, consider re-indexing the ESH to ensure that all changes are reflected in the search.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to ESH and the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on configuring and managing ESH.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ESH_ADMIN for administration tasks related to Enterprise Search.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed error information that can help diagnose the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ESH_SEARCH017 error and implement a solution to make the object type searchable.