How To Fix ESH_SEARCH043 - Datatype &1, type code &2, max. length &3, max. digits &4 not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Datatype &1, type code &2, max. length &3, max. digits &4 not supported

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This issue is about decimal datatypes only. Internally decimal data
types are converted to datatype decfloat34. For this datatype the
following restrictions are valid: The overall length must not be greater
than 34 digits (34 numbers plus one comma, algebraic sign does not
count).

How to fix this error?

Change the decimal data type accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH043 - Datatype &1, type code &2, max. length &3, max. digits &4 not supported ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH043 indicates that there is an issue with the data type or structure of a field being used in a search or query operation within the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error typically arises when the system encounters a data type that is not supported for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The datatype specified in the error message (represented by &1) is not supported by the search framework. This could be due to the datatype being custom or not recognized by the search engine.
  Type Code Issues: The type code (&2) may refer to a specific data type that is not compatible with the search functionality.
  Length and Digits Constraints: The maximum length (&3) and maximum digits (&4) specified may exceed the limits that the search framework can handle for that particular datatype.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_SEARCH043 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types being used in the search configuration. Ensure that they are supported by the SAP Enterprise Search framework. Common supported types include CHAR, NUMC, DATS, etc.
  
  
  Adjust Field Definitions: If you are using custom fields or data types, consider modifying them to use standard types that are known to be supported by the search engine.
  
  
  Review Search Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the search service. Ensure that the fields being indexed and searched are correctly defined and that their properties (length, type) are within acceptable limits.
  
  
  Modify Max Length and Digits: If applicable, adjust the maximum length and maximum digits of the fields in the data model to ensure they comply with the search framework's requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific version you are using to understand the supported data types and their constraints.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the search functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related errors that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for more specialized assistance.