How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG150 - Error occurred during indexing: Path 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: 150

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG150 - Error occurred during indexing: Path could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG150 indicates that there was an issue during the indexing process, specifically that the system could not determine the path required for indexing. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is trying to index data but encounters a problem with the file path or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The path for the index files may not be correctly configured in the system settings.
  Missing Directories: The directory where the index files are supposed to be stored may not exist or may not be accessible.
  Permissions Issues: The user or service account running the indexing process may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified path.
  System Environment Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system or network paths if the indexing is supposed to occur on a remote server.
  Incorrect Indexing Settings: The settings for the indexing process may