How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG118 - Conversion error in TREX during conversion of xstring into HTML

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Conversion error in TREX during conversion of xstring into HTML

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG118 - Conversion error in TREX during conversion of xstring into HTML ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG118 indicates a conversion error in the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) system when it attempts to convert an xstring (a binary string) into HTML format. This error typically arises during the indexing or searching processes in SAP systems that utilize TREX for full-text search capabilities.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Data: The xstring data being processed may be corrupted or not in the expected format, leading to conversion failures.
  Unsupported Content: The content of the xstring may contain characters or formats that are not supported by the HTML conversion process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the TREX settings or the related SAP components that handle the conversion.
  Version Compatibility: The version of TREX or the SAP system may have bugs or limitations that affect the conversion process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify the integrity of the xstring data being processed. Ensure that it is correctly formatted and not corrupted.
  Review Content: If possible, inspect