How To Fix ESH_TAU_MSG038 - Provide SWC Id or GUID (iv_sysrel/iv_sysrel_guid)

ESH_TAU_MSG038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TAU_MSG - Test Automation

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Provide SWC Id or GUID (iv_sysrel/iv_sysrel_guid)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TAU_MSG038 - Provide SWC Id or GUID (iv_sysrel/iv_sysrel_guid) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TAU_MSG038, which states "Provide SWC Id or GUID (iv_sysrel/iv_sysrel_guid)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver system when a required identifier for a software component (SWC) or a system release (SYSREL) is not provided or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The error indicates that the system is expecting either a Software Component ID (SWC ID) or a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) for a system release, but neither has been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the necessary identifiers are not being passed correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data related to the software components or system releases may be incomplete or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Required Parameters: Ensure that you are providing the necessary SWC ID or GUID when calling the relevant function or transaction. Check the documentation for the specific function to understand what parameters are required.
  Check Configuration: Review the