How To Fix ESH_SEARCH296 - Template &1 node id &2 attribute &3 type code &4 no text search

ESH_SEARCH296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Template &1 node id &2 attribute &3 type code &4 no text search

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

Due to UI problems, we do not recommend using the datattype "dateTime"
and setting the "TextSearchIndicator" in the attribute section to true.
If you want to use text search for timestamps, you should create an
extra field containing the timestamp in all active time formats of the
end users. You can include this field in the request (not the response).

How to fix this error?

Change your model as proposed above.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH296 - Template &1 node id &2 attribute &3 type code &4 no text search ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH296 typically indicates an issue related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) configuration, specifically concerning a template node that is not set up correctly for text search. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Search Configuration: The specified template node (identified by the node ID) does not have the necessary text search configuration or attributes defined.
  Incorrect Attribute Type: The attribute type code may not be compatible with text search, or it may not be properly defined in the system.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model that prevent the search from being executed correctly.
  Indexing Problems: The data might not be indexed correctly, or the index might be outdated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the ESH configuration in the SAP system and verify that the template node with ID &2 is correctly configured for text search.
  Ensure that the attributes associated with