How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG146 - Logical port &1 does not exist any more

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Logical port &1 does not exist any more

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG146 - Logical port &1 does not exist any more ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG146 indicates that a logical port specified in the system does not exist anymore. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with Enterprise Search or other components that rely on logical ports for communication.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Logical Port: The logical port may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the logical port was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration or system settings may have led to the logical port being invalidated.
  System Upgrades: After an upgrade, certain configurations may not carry over correctly, leading to missing logical ports.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Navigate to the Service Management section and check the logical ports defined in the system.
  Ensure that the logical port referenced in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Logical Port:
  
  If the logical port does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  Use the Create Logical Port option in SOAMANAGER to define the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical port was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request or manually create the logical port in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific component you are working with, as there may be specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logical Ports: Logical ports are used in SAP to define communication settings for web services and other integrations. They contain information about the endpoint, authentication, and other parameters.
  SOAMANAGER: This is the transaction used to manage web service configurations, including logical ports.
  Enterprise Search: If this error is occurring in the context of Enterprise Search, ensure that the search services are properly configured and that all necessary components are active.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.