How To Fix ESH_SEARCH_UI017 - Error in SAPGUI navigation in NWBC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH_UI - ESH Search UI

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error in SAPGUI navigation in NWBC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI017 - Error in SAPGUI navigation in NWBC ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI017 typically indicates an issue with navigation in the SAP GUI when using the NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) for Enterprise Search. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying search services.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The Enterprise Search configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to navigation errors.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain search functionalities or data.
  Service Availability: The search services or components required for the navigation may not be running or properly configured.
  Browser Compatibility: If using NWBC in a browser, compatibility issues with the browser may also lead to navigation errors.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the client and the server can also cause navigation errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Enterprise Search is properly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the settings in transaction ESH_COCKPIT and ensuring that all necessary components are activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations using transaction SU53 after the error occurs. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the search functionalities.
  
  
  
  Service Status:
  
  Verify that all relevant services are active. You can check this in transaction SICF to ensure that the search services are up and running.
  
  
  
  Browser Settings:
  
  If using NWBC in a browser, ensure that the browser is compatible with the version of NWBC you are using. Clear the browser cache and cookies, or try a different browser.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be affecting the connection to the SAP server. Ensure that there are no firewalls or proxies blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Enterprise Search and NWBC.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ESH_SEARCH_UI017 error in SAP NWBC.