How To Fix ESH_SEARCH_UI013 - No categories available

ESH_SEARCH_UI013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH_UI - ESH Search UI

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No categories available

What causes this issue?

No search categories are available.

System Response

The search cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Check in the administration cockpit whether or not a connector has been
created and is searchable.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the user authorization for SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Search. SAP
delivers roles beginning with SAP_ESH*.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ESH_SEARCH_UI013 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI013: No categories available typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) application. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any categories to display in the search UI, which can hinder users from effectively utilizing the search functionality.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The categories may not be configured correctly in the SAP ESH settings. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the category configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the categories. If the user lacks the required permissions, the categories will not be displayed.
  Data Indexing Issues: If the data that populates the categories has not been indexed properly, it may lead to the absence of categories in the search UI.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the ESH service that prevent categories from being retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the