How To Fix SRET112 - Specify a search engine

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRET - SAP Retrieval : Administration - Indexing - Search

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Specify a search engine

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRET112 - Specify a search engine ?

  The SAP error message SRET112 with the description "Specify a search engine" typically occurs when a search operation is attempted without a designated search engine in the SAP system. This error is often related to the SAP Search and Classification (TREX) or SAP HANA search functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Search Engine Configured: The system does not have a search engine configured for the specific search operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search engine might be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search engine.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRET112 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Search Engine Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) and ensure that the search engine services are activated.
  Verify the configuration of the search engine in the transaction SRMO (Search Engine Management) or TREX Administration if you are using TREX.
  
  
  
  Assign a Search Engine:
  
  In the relevant application or transaction where the error occurs, ensure that a search engine is assigned. This can often be done in the application settings or configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search engine. You can check this in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  If you are using SAP HANA, ensure that the HANA database is properly configured and that the necessary services are running.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the search engine you are using.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SICF, SRMO, TREX Administration
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to search engines.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Search and Classification or the specific search engine you are using (e.g., TREX, HANA).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRET112 error in your SAP system.