How To Fix MDG_ES_SEARCH026 - Enterprise Search template &1 is not mapped to object type code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ES_SEARCH - Messages for Enterprise Search Enablement of MDG

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Enterprise Search template &1 is not mapped to object type code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ES_SEARCH026 - Enterprise Search template &1 is not mapped to object type code ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ES_SEARCH026 indicates that an Enterprise Search template is not mapped to the specified object type code. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to perform a search operation using a template that has not been properly configured or linked to the relevant object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The Enterprise Search template you are trying to use is not mapped to the object type code in the system. This can happen if the template was created but not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Enterprise Search or the object type itself.
  Template Deletion: The template might have been deleted or is inactive, leading to the error when attempting to use it.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport landscape, the necessary configurations might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the Enterprise Search configuration in the SAP system (transaction code: ESH_COCKPIT).
  Verify that the template in question is correctly configured and mapped to the appropriate object type code.
  
  
  
  Map the Template:
  
  If the template is not mapped, you will need to create or modify the mapping. This can typically be done in the Enterprise Search configuration area.
  Ensure that the object type code is correctly associated with the search template.
  
  
  
  Activate the Template:
  
  If the template is inactive, activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that all necessary configurations have been transported to the target system (e.g., quality or production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search and MDG for detailed steps on configuring search templates and object types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  EHS_COCKPIT: Enterprise Search Cockpit for configuration.
  MDGIMG: Access to the MDG Implementation Guide for further configuration options.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_ES_SEARCH026 error and ensure that your Enterprise Search functionality works as intended.