> Source: [sk123474](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk123474)

# sk123474 - "Publish cannot be performed without entering session name into description" error when publishing changes after upgrade in R80.x

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk123474 |
| Date Created | 2018-03-19 |
| Last Modified | 2021-03-04 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | SmartConsole |
| Versions | R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Windows |

## Symptoms

- * When the user upgrades and tries to publish the changes, the following error appears:`"Publish cannot be preformed without entering session name into description"`
* The **Manage and Settings** view is not visible (error in loading):


  ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc//SolutionsStatics/sk123474/Untitled1803210111.png)

## Cause

During post-migration, the **EnforceSessionDescriptionSettings** object in Solr was corrupted.

As a result, the user cannot publish changes or view the**Manage \& Settings** tab.

## Solution

Look for the following error in the log files: "`Could not find any instances of EnforceSessionDescriptionSettings object in database`"

If you see this error, perform the **workaround** below.

**From GUI**:

1. Open the GUI CLI according to the instructions [here](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/latest/APIs/index.html#intro_gui_cli~v1.1).
2. Copy the following command to the CLI window:*add-generic-object create "com.checkpoint.management.mgmt_blade.objects.EnforceSessionDescriptionSettings" enforceSessionDescription "true"*
3. Press **Enter**.
4. Press the **Publish** button (or **ctrl+s**)
5. Leave the **Manage \& Settings**view and return to it to make sure it has refreshed and is loading.

**From the Server**:

1. Follow the instructions [here](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/latest/APIs/index.html#mgmt_cli~v1.1).
2. Run the following command: *add-generic-object create "com.checkpoint.management.mgmt_blade.objects.EnforceSessionDescriptionSettings" enforceSessionDescription "true"*

**Note** : Your session settings will force you to enter the session name and description. Go to **Advance Session** settings and uncheck the **All Session must have a name and description**check box.

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