How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG141 - Conversion error in TREX during conversion of URL 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: 141

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG141 - Conversion error in TREX during conversion of URL into HTML ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG141 indicates a conversion error in the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) system when it attempts to convert a URL into HTML. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with the SAP Enterprise Search or when indexing documents.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid URL Format: The URL being processed may not be in a valid format, leading to conversion issues.
  Network Issues: If the URL points to an external resource, network connectivity problems may prevent access to the content.
  Content Type Issues: The content at the URL may not be in a format that TREX can handle or convert to HTML.
  TREX Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the TREX settings that affect how URLs are processed.
  Resource Unavailability: The resource at the URL may be temporarily unavailable or removed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check URL Validity: Ensure that the URL is correctly formatted and accessible. You can test the URL in a web browser to verify that it returns the expected content.
  Network Connectivity: Check your network connection and ensure that the TREX server can access the internet or the specific resource.
  Content Type Verification: Ensure that the content type of the resource is supported by TREX. If the content is not HTML or a supported format, consider converting it to a compatible format.
  TREX Configuration Review: Review the TREX configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly for URL processing. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or the TREX administration tools.
  Error Logs: Check the TREX logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure. This can help identify specific issues with the URL or the conversion process.
  Update TREX: Ensure that you are using the latest version of TREX, as updates may include bug fixes and improvements related to URL processing.
  Fallback Mechanism: If the URL is not critical, consider implementing a fallback mechanism to handle cases where the URL conversion fails.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to TREX and URL conversion errors. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  TREX Documentation: Review the official TREX documentation for guidelines on supported content types and configuration settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.