How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG017 - Web service (proxy &1) not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG - Texts for resolution of urls or binary documents

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Web service (proxy &1) not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG017 - Web service (proxy &1) not available ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG017 indicates that a web service (proxy) is not available. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when trying to access a specific service that is not properly configured or is currently down.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The web service might not be activated in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing access to the service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the web service.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the service settings or in the service definition.
  Service Down: The service might be down or not running due to system issues or maintenance.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the web service might be incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Check if the web service is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Service Configuration:
  
  In SOAMANAGER, verify the configuration of the web service.
  Ensure