How To Fix ESH_SQL_SEARCH064 - CDS entity &1 does not have references for the response table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SQL_SEARCH - ESH SQL Search

• Message number: 064

• Message text: CDS entity &1 does not have references for the response table

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

This error is a technical error which normally should not occur.

How to fix this error?

If such an error still occurs, open an incident for the application
component BC-EIM-ESH.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH064 - CDS entity &1 does not have references for the response table ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH064 indicates that a Core Data Services (CDS) entity does not have the necessary references for the response table in the context of a search or query operation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when working with CDS views that are expected to return data but are not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing References: The CDS entity may not have the required associations or references defined to link it to the response table. This can happen if the entity is not properly modeled or if the associations are not correctly specified.
  Incorrect Annotations: The annotations that define how the CDS view interacts with the search framework may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model or the CDS view itself, it may lead to inconsistencies that result in this error.
  Search Configuration Issues: The search configuration might not be set up correctly to recognize the CDS entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CDS View Definition: Review the definition of the CDS view to ensure that all necessary associations and references are correctly defined. Make sure that the view is properly linked to the response table.
  Verify Annotations: Ensure that the appropriate annotations are present in the CDS view. For example, check for annotations related to search and data retrieval.
  Rebuild the Search Index: If the CDS view has been modified, it may be necessary to rebuild the search index to ensure that the changes are reflected in the search results.
  Check Search Configuration: Review the search configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the CDS entity is included and correctly configured for search operations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for guidance on configuring CDS views and search entities, as well as best practices for defining associations and annotations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on CDS views, annotations, and search configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.