How To Fix ESH_SEARCH504 - Input parameter &3 / &4 is initial (class &1, method &2).

ESH_SEARCH504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Input parameter &3 / &4 is initial (class &1, method &2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH504 - Input parameter &3 / &4 is initial (class &1, method &2). ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH504 indicates that an input parameter is initial (i.e., empty or not provided) when it is expected to have a value. This error typically occurs in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework in SAP, particularly when executing a search or query that requires certain parameters to be populated.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A required input parameter for a search operation is not provided or is empty.
  The method being called expects certain parameters to be initialized with valid values, but they are not.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_SEARCH504 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters: Review the input parameters being passed to the method that triggered the error. Ensure that all required parameters are populated with valid values.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the method to identify which specific parameter is causing the issue. Look for the method indicated