How To Fix ESH_SQL_SEARCH012 - Response table is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SQL_SEARCH - ESH SQL Search

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Response table is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH012 - Response table is not available ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH012: Response table is not available typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error indicates that the system is unable to access or find the response table that is required for executing a search query.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The response table may not be properly configured or may be missing in the system.
  Indexing Issues: The search index may not have been created or updated correctly, leading to the absence of the necessary response table.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the response table from being accessed.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the response table.
  System Errors: Temporary system errors or inconsistencies in the SAP ESH setup can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the response table is correctly configured in the SAP ESH settings.
  Ensure that the relevant data sources are