MEP_CORE001 - Search result weighting switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEP_CORE -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Search result weighting switched off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEP_CORE001 - Search result weighting switched off ?

  The SAP error message MEP_CORE001: Search result weighting switched off typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Fiori applications when the search functionality is not able to apply weighting to the search results. This can lead to less relevant search results being displayed to the user.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The search weighting might be disabled in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Indexing Problems: The search index may not be properly configured or updated, leading to issues with how results are ranked.
  Search Service Not Active: The search service that handles the search queries may not be active or properly configured.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search features or the data being searched.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system configuration for the search service (e.g., using transaction codes like SICF for service activation).
  Ensure that the search weighting settings are enabled.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Search Index:
  
  If the search index is not up to date, you may need to rebuild it. This can often be done through the SAP Fiori Launchpad or the relevant transaction for your version of SAP.
  Use transaction SWF_RUN or SWF_WORK to check for any workflow issues that might affect indexing.
  
  
  
  Activate Search Services:
  
  Ensure that the necessary search services are activated in the SAP Gateway or the relevant service layer.
  Check the service status in the SAP Gateway using transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform searches and access the relevant data.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after attempting a search.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or Fiori for detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting guides.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is affecting business operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MEP_CORE001 error in your SAP environment.