How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG171 - Error during indexing for xstring binary data: no application log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Error during indexing for xstring binary data: no application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG171 - Error during indexing for xstring binary data: no application log ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG171 indicates that there was an issue during the indexing process for xstring binary data, specifically stating that there is "no application log." This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system attempts to index binary data but encounters a problem that prevents it from completing the operation successfully.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Application Log: The error suggests that the application log, which is essential for tracking the indexing process, is not available. This could be due to:
  
  The log not being generated due to a configuration issue.
  The log being deleted or not retained for the required duration.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the settings related to the indexing of binary data or the Enterprise Search setup.
  
  
  Data Issues: The binary data being indexed may be corrupted or not in the expected format, leading to failures during the indexing process.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user