How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG142 - General 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: 142

• Message text: General 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_MSG142 - General error in TREX during conversion of URL into HTML ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG142 indicates a general error in the TREX (Text Retrieval and Information Extraction) system during the conversion of a URL into HTML. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when the system is trying to index or process content from a URL.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: The TREX system may be unable to access the URL due to network connectivity problems or firewall restrictions.
  Invalid URL: The URL being processed may be malformed or not reachable, leading to a failure in fetching the content.
  Content Type: The content at the URL may not be in a format that TREX can process (e.g., unsupported file types).
  TREX Configuration: There may be issues with the TREX configuration or settings that prevent it from processing URLs correctly.
  Resource Limitations: The TREX system may be running out of resources (memory, CPU) to perform the conversion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check URL Accessibility: Verify that the URL is accessible from the server where TREX is running. You can do this by trying to access the URL directly from a web browser or using command-line tools like curl or wget.
  Validate URL Format: Ensure that the URL is correctly formatted and points to a valid resource.
  Review TREX Logs: Check the TREX logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the conversion process.
  Adjust TREX Configuration: Review and adjust the TREX configuration settings if necessary. This may include settings related to URL processing or resource allocation.
  Monitor System Resources: Ensure that the TREX system has sufficient resources (CPU, memory) to handle the requests. If necessary, consider scaling up the resources.
  Update TREX: Ensure that you are using the latest version of TREX, as updates may contain bug fixes and improvements related to URL processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  TREX Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for TREX for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.