How To Fix ESH_SEARCH_UI008 - Set the maximum number of hits

ESH_SEARCH_UI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH_UI - ESH Search UI

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Set the maximum number of hits

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI008 - Set the maximum number of hits ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI008, which states "Set the maximum number of hits," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) application. This error indicates that the system has reached the limit for the number of search results that can be displayed or processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Default Configuration: The maximum number of hits (search results) returned by the search application is set to a default value, which may be too low for your needs.
  Performance Considerations: The limit is often set to prevent performance issues, as returning too many results can slow down the system and degrade user experience.
  Search Query: The search query may be returning a large number of results, exceeding the configured limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_SEARCH_UI008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Adjust the Maximum Number of Hits:
  
  Go to the SAP system where the ESH is configured.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the search application.
  Look for the parameter that