How To Fix ESH_SES005 - Object type &1 &2 is not searchable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SES - SES Adapter: End-User Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Object type &1 &2 is not searchable

What causes this issue?

Searching for this object type leads to the following error: "Object
type is not searchable"

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The system administrator should check the following in the
administration cockpit:
1. The connector for this object type has been created.
2. All indexed objects have the state "optimized".
3. The connector has the state 'active'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SES005 - Object type &1 &2 is not searchable ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SES005, which states "Object type &1 &2 is not searchable," typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX). This error indicates that the specified object type (e.g., a specific business object or data type) is not configured to be searchable in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Object Type Not Configured: The object type you are trying to search for has not been configured to be indexed or made searchable in the SAP system.
  Missing Indexing: The object type may exist, but it has not been indexed properly, or the indexing process has failed.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the search from accessing the object type.
  System Configuration: The system may not be set up correctly to include the object type in the search results.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Enterprise Search configuration (transaction code ESH_COCKPIT).
  Verify that the object type in question is included in the search configuration.
  Ensure that the object type is marked as searchable.
  
  
  
  Indexing:
  
  If the object type is configured but not searchable, check if it has been indexed. You can do this by running the indexing job for the specific object type.
  Use transaction EHS_INDEX to manage and monitor the indexing process.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object type. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any errors related to the indexing process or search configuration. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Search:
  
  If necessary, reconfigure the search settings for the object type. This may involve adjusting the search settings or re-adding the object type to the search index.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search or TREX for detailed steps on configuring searchable object types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ESH_SES005.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Version: Ensure that you are aware of the specific version of SAP you are using, as configurations and features may vary between versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to make the object type searchable in your SAP system.