How To Fix ESH_ADAPT_MSG056 - Logical port &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADAPT_MSG - Adapter Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Logical port &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADAPT_MSG056 - Logical port &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADAPT_MSG056 indicates that a logical port specified in your configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with the SAP NetWeaver Application Server.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Logical Port: The logical port referenced in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical port may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the logical port may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical port.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Navigate to the Service Management section.
  Check if the logical port exists under the relevant service.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Logical Port:
  
  In SOAMANAGER, select the service for which you need to create a logical port.
  Click on Create and fill in the necessary details (e.g., endpoint URL, authentication method).
  Save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical port was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it includes the logical port configuration.
  If it was not included, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the logical port.
  You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for System-Specific Issues:
  
  Sometimes, system-specific issues can cause this error. Check for any system logs or error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring logical ports and using SOAMANAGER.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to logical ports and the error message.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ESH_ADAPT_MSG056 and ensure that the logical port is correctly configured in your SAP system.