How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG185 - Resolving KPRO URL: Conversion failure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Resolving KPRO URL: Conversion failure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG185 - Resolving KPRO URL: Conversion failure ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG185 with the description "Resolving KPRO URL: Conversion failure" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) and is related to the Knowledge Provider (KPRO) component. This error indicates that there is an issue with converting or resolving a URL that is supposed to point to a document or resource managed by KPRO.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid URL Format: The URL being processed may not be in the correct format or may be malformed.
  Missing or Inaccessible Document: The document or resource that the URL points to may not exist or may not be accessible due to permissions or other issues.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the KPRO settings or in the Enterprise Search settings that affect how URLs are resolved.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing access to the resource.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the KPRO repository.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check URL Format: Verify that the URL being processed is correctly formatted and points to a valid resource.
  Document Availability: Ensure that the document or resource exists in the KPRO repository and is accessible. Check permissions and access rights.
  Review KPRO Configuration: Check the configuration settings for KPRO and ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the content repository settings.
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the KPRO resources. Test connectivity to the server hosting the documents.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the KPRO data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or corruption in the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates that may resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and KPRO for detailed configuration and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SICF to check the Internet Communication Framework settings or KPRO related transactions to manage content repositories.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and context around the error.