How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG115 - Error occurred during indexing: Connectivity 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: 115

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG115 - Error occurred during indexing: Connectivity could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG115 indicates that there was an issue during the indexing process, specifically related to connectivity. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is unable to determine the connectivity to the data source or the index server.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the data source or index server.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP ESH or the data source can lead to connectivity issues.
  Service Availability: The service that is supposed to provide the data may be down or not running.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the data source.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the data source.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the data source or index server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the SAP ESH. Check the connection parameters, such as hostnames, ports, and credentials.
  Ensure that the data source is correctly defined in the SAP ESH configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Service Status:
  
  Ensure that the relevant services (like the index server or data source services) are up and running. Restart them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check the user permissions and roles assigned to the user or service account that is trying to perform the indexing. Ensure it has the necessary access rights.
  
  
  
  Firewall and Security Settings:
  
  Review firewall settings to ensure that they are not blocking the required ports for communication between the SAP system and the data source.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) and the trace files for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed configuration and troubleshooting guidelines.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the connectivity issue causing the ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG115 error during indexing.