How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG063 - Error occurred during indexing: Connector ID could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Error occurred during indexing: Connector ID could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG063 - Error occurred during indexing: Connector ID could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG063 indicates that there was an issue during the indexing process, specifically that the Connector ID could not be determined. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is trying to index data from a source but cannot identify the appropriate connector to use for that data source.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The connector for the data source may not be properly configured or may be missing entirely.
  Data Source Issues: The data source itself may not be available or may have connectivity issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account running the indexing process may not have the necessary permissions to access the connector or the data source.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the SAP system that are preventing the connector from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connector Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH administration area and verify that the connector for the data source is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the connector ID is correctly defined and that it matches the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source Availability:
  
  Ensure that the data source you are trying to index is available and accessible.
  Check for any network issues or downtime that may be affecting the data source.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user or service account that is executing the indexing process.
  Ensure that it has the necessary permissions to access the connector and the data source.
  
  
  
  Check Logs for More Details:
  
  Review the logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  Look for any related errors that may indicate what went wrong during the indexing process.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure or Recreate the Connector:
  
  If the connector appears to be misconfigured, consider reconfiguring it or recreating it from scratch.
  Follow the documentation for setting up connectors in SAP ESH to ensure all steps are followed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the configuration and management of connectors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring for your SAP system to catch issues early and ensure that all components are functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG063 error.