How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG172 - Error during indexing for URL-related binary data: no connector

ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Error during indexing for URL-related binary data: no connector

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG172 - Error during indexing for URL-related binary data: no connector ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG172 indicates that there is an issue during the indexing process for URL-related binary data due to the absence of a required connector. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is unable to find the necessary connector to process the binary data associated with URLs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Connector: The most common cause of this error is that the required connector for handling URL-related binary data is not installed or configured properly in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the settings related to the connectors or the indexing process.
  System Updates: If the system has been recently updated or changed, it may have affected the connectors or their configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Connector Installation:
  
  Ensure that the necessary connectors for handling URL-related binary data are installed in your SAP system. You can check the SAP Marketplace or the SAP Help Portal