How To Fix ESH_SQL_SEARCH017 - Executing test search for conn. &1 returned: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SQL_SEARCH - ESH SQL Search

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Executing test search for conn. &1 returned: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH017 - Executing test search for conn. &1 returned: &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH017 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when there is an issue executing a test search for a specific connection. The message format indicates that the test search for a connection (denoted by &1) returned a specific error or status (denoted by &2).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Connection Issues: The connection to the underlying database or search engine may not be properly configured or may be down.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the search may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the search.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the search settings or in the connection parameters.
  Data Issues: The data being searched may not be indexed correctly, or there may be issues with the data itself.
  System Performance: The system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts or failures in executing the search.
  
  
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