How To Fix SEFS059 - There are no crawl file extensions in table SEFS_CR_FILE_EXT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEFS - End User Messages for File Search

• Message number: 059

• Message text: There are no crawl file extensions in table SEFS_CR_FILE_EXT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEFS059 - There are no crawl file extensions in table SEFS_CR_FILE_EXT ?

  The SAP error message SEFS059 indicates that there are no crawl file extensions defined in the table SEFS_CR_FILE_EXT. This table is used by the SAP Enterprise Search framework to determine which file types can be crawled and indexed for search purposes. When this table is empty, the system cannot process any file types for crawling, leading to the error message.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the SEFS_CR_FILE_EXT table does not contain any entries for file extensions that the system should crawl. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The table may not have been populated with the necessary file extensions during the setup of the Enterprise Search.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system was recently migrated or upgraded, the necessary configurations might not have been carried over.
  Manual Deletion: Entries in the table may have been manually deleted or not created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SEFS059 error, you need to populate the SEFS_CR_FILE_EXT table with the appropriate file extensions that you want the system to crawl. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to access the table SEFS_CR_FILE_EXT.
  
  
  
  Add File Extensions:
  
  You can manually add entries for the file extensions you want to include. Common file extensions might include .txt, .pdf, .docx, etc.
  Ensure that you specify the correct file extension and any other required fields.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Standard Settings:
  
  If available, you can also check if there are standard settings or templates provided by SAP for populating this table.
  
  
  
  Check Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the recommended file extensions and any specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adding the necessary file extensions, perform a test crawl to ensure that the system can now process the specified file types without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  SE80 - Object Navigator (for checking related objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to Enterprise Search and crawling configurations.
  
  
  
  Enterprise Search Configuration: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the overall configuration of SAP Enterprise Search, as it may involve additional settings beyond just file extensions.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEFS059 error and enable the crawling of the desired file types in your SAP system.