How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG099 - Content of URL (DPS) could not be converted into HTML; TREX code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Content of URL (DPS) could not be converted into HTML; TREX code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG099 - Content of URL (DPS) could not be converted into HTML; TREX code &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG099 indicates that there was an issue converting the content of a URL (specifically, a Data Provider Service or DPS) into HTML format. This error is related to the SAP Enterprise Search and the underlying TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) engine.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid URL: The URL provided may be incorrect or inaccessible, leading to a failure in fetching the content.
  Content Format: The content at the URL may not be in a format that can be converted to HTML. For example, if the content is binary or in a non-HTML format, the conversion will fail.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the URL.
  TREX Configuration: There could be misconfigurations in the TREX settings or issues with the TREX instance itself.
  Permissions: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the URL or the content.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the URL: Verify that the URL is correct and accessible. You can try accessing it directly in a web browser to ensure it returns valid content.
  Content Type: Ensure that the content at the URL is in a format that can be converted to HTML. If it is a binary file or a non-HTML format, consider changing the source or the way the content is fetched.
  Network Connectivity: Check for any network issues that might be preventing access to the URL. Ensure that the SAP system can reach the URL without any firewall or proxy issues.
  TREX Configuration: Review the TREX configuration settings. Ensure that the TREX instance is running correctly and that there are no errors in the TREX logs.
  Permissions: Check the permissions for the user or service account that is trying to access the URL. Ensure it has the necessary rights to fetch the content.
  Logs and Traces: Review the SAP application logs and TREX logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  TREX Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for TREX and Enterprise Search for more details on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.