How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG164 - Error during indexing for xstring binary data: no attribute for mime type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Error during indexing for xstring binary data: no attribute for mime type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG164 - Error during indexing for xstring binary data: no attribute for mime type ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG164 indicates that there was an issue during the indexing process for xstring binary data, specifically that there is no attribute defined for the MIME type of the binary data being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when it attempts to index binary documents or files.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attribute Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined attribute for the MIME type of the binary data being indexed. Each MIME type (e.g., PDF, DOCX, etc.) should have a corresponding attribute in the search configuration.
  Incorrect MIME Type: The binary data being indexed may have an unsupported or unrecognized MIME type, leading to the absence of a corresponding attribute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search connector or the data source that is being indexed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Missing Attributes:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration and check the attribute definitions for the MIME types you are trying to index.
  Ensure that there is an attribute defined for the specific MIME type of the binary data. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check MIME Type Mapping:
  
  Verify that the MIME type of the binary data is correctly mapped in the system. You can check the MIME type of the files being indexed and ensure that they are supported by SAP ESH.
  
  
  
  Update Indexing Configuration:
  
  If you have recently added new MIME types or changed the configuration, ensure that the indexing configuration is updated accordingly.
  Re-index the data after making changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue. This can help identify if there are other underlying problems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the requirements for indexing binary data and the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches.
  Enterprise Search Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for SAP Enterprise Search, especially regarding binary data indexing.
  MIME Type List: Review the list of supported MIME types in SAP ESH to ensure compatibility with the files you are trying to index.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG164 error and successfully index your binary data.