How To Fix MDG_ES_SEARCH027 - Default request is not maintained in Enterprise Search template &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Default request is not maintained in Enterprise Search template &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ES_SEARCH027 - Default request is not maintained in Enterprise Search template &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ES_SEARCH027 indicates that the default search request is not maintained in the specified Enterprise Search template. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to perform a search operation that relies on a specific search template.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Default Search Request: The search template specified does not have a default search request assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: The Enterprise Search configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a default request.
  Template Not Activated: The search template may not be activated or properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Search Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Enterprise Search configuration.
  Check the specific search template mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that a default search request is assigned to the template.
  
  
  
  Maintain Default Search Request:
  
  If a default search request is missing, you need to create or assign one.
  Go to the transaction code ESH_COCKPIT (Enterprise Search Cockpit).
  Find the relevant search template and maintain the default search request.
  
  
  
  Activate the Search Template:
  
  Ensure that the search template is activated. You can do this in the same Enterprise Search Cockpit.
  After making changes, make sure to activate the template.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search functionality and the specific search template.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  EHS_COCKPIT: Enterprise Search Cockpit for managing search templates and requests.
  MDGIMG: Access the MDG Implementation Guide for further configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring Enterprise Search and MDG.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_ES_SEARCH027 error and ensure that your Enterprise Search functionality works as intended.