How To Fix ESH_SEARCH020 - Object type &1 does not have nodes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Object type &1 does not have nodes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH020 - Object type &1 does not have nodes ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH020 indicates that the specified object type does not have any nodes associated with it in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a search or access a search result for an object type that has not been properly configured or does not contain any data.
  Cause:
  
  Object Type Configuration: The object type you are trying to access may not be configured correctly in the ESH system. This could mean that the object type is not defined in the search model or that it has not been indexed.
  No Data Available: There may be no data available for the specified object type. This can happen if the data has not been loaded or if the data has been deleted.
  Indexing Issues: The search index for the object type may not have been created or updated, leading to the absence of nodes.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the object type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the object type is correctly defined in the ESH configuration. You can do this by checking the ESH settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the object type is included in the search model and that it is set up to be indexed.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Check if there is any data available for the object type. You can do this by querying the database or checking the relevant application area.
  If there is no data, you may need to load or create data for that object type.
  
  
  
  Indexing:
  
  Ensure that the indexing process has been executed for the object type. You can trigger the indexing manually if necessary.
  Use transaction ESH_INDEX_ADMIN to monitor and manage the indexing process.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the object type.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search for more detailed information on configuring object types and troubleshooting search issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  EHS_SEARCH: To access the Enterprise Search interface.
  EHS_INDEX_ADMIN: For managing and monitoring the indexing process.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the ESH framework and the error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.