How To Fix MEP_CORE004 - Search result weighting switched off for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEP_CORE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Search result weighting switched off for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEP_CORE004 - Search result weighting switched off for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message MEP_CORE004 indicates that the search result weighting has been switched off for a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or similar functionalities where search results are ranked based on relevance.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the search configuration for a user does not allow for weighted search results. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  User Settings: The user may have specific settings that disable search result weighting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access weighted search features.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that does not support weighted search results for certain users or roles.
  Search Index Issues: There may be issues with the search index that prevent proper weighting from being applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP and check