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

ESH_SEARCH017 - Overview

• 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