How To Fix ESH_SEARCH405 - RequestID &1: There are no positions for the request attributes at all

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 405

• Message text: RequestID &1: There are no positions for the request attributes at all

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

You did not provide any positions for the request attributes at all. As
a consequence, the sequence of them on the Search UI is the same as
specified here.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the sequence, you must add positions for the
request attributes in question.
You must heed the following rules:
Request attributes without position are displayed after those with
position numbers (if there are any) in the sequence specified.
Duplicate position numbers do not result in an error, but are displayed
in the sequence specified within the complete sequence of numbers.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH405 - RequestID &1: There are no positions for the request attributes at all ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH405 indicates that there are no positions available for the specified request attributes in the Enterprise Search (ESH) system. This typically occurs when a search query is executed, but the system cannot find any relevant data based on the attributes provided in the request.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there are simply no records in the database that match the search criteria or attributes specified in the request.
  Incorrect Search Attributes: The attributes used in the search request may be incorrect or not properly configured, leading to no results being found.
  Indexing Issues: The data might not be indexed correctly in the ESH system, which can prevent it from being searchable.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the search may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, resulting in no positions being returned.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the ESH or the underlying data sources.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Data Availability: Check if there are records in the database that should match the search criteria. You can do this by running a direct query on the database.
  Check Search Attributes: Review the search attributes used in the request to ensure they are correct and relevant to the data you are trying to retrieve.
  Reindex Data: If you suspect that the data is not indexed correctly, you may need to reindex the data in the ESH system. This can usually be done through the ESH administration tools.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You may need to check the roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings of the ESH and the data sources to ensure everything is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in the SAP NetWeaver system or the specific ESH configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Review the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages or warnings that could provide insight into the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ESH support team for further assistance.