How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG195 - Sending to client during HEAD call: HTTP communication 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: 195

• Message text: Sending to client during HEAD call: HTTP communication failure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG195 - Sending to client during HEAD call: HTTP communication failure ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG195 indicates that there is an HTTP communication failure when sending a request to a client during a HEAD call. This error is typically associated with the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or related components that rely on HTTP communication for data retrieval or service calls.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the client or server it is trying to communicate with.
  Service Unavailability: The service or endpoint that the SAP system is trying to reach may be down or not responding.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the target service can lead to communication failures.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the HTTP requests.
  Timeouts: The request may be timing out due to slow response times from the server.
  Incorrect URL: The URL being called may be incorrect or malformed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the SAP system and the target service. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify Service Status: Check if the target service is up and running. You can do this by trying to access the service directly through a web browser or using tools like curl or Postman.
  Review Configuration Settings: Double-check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the HTTP communication. Ensure that the URLs and endpoints are correctly configured.
  Inspect Firewall Rules: Review firewall settings to ensure that they are not blocking the HTTP requests. You may need to work with your network/security team to adjust these settings.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are an issue, consider increasing the timeout settings in the SAP system or the target service.
  Check Logs: Review the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) and the HTTP trace (transaction ST01) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  Test with Different Clients: If possible, test the communication with different clients or tools to see if the issue is specific to a particular client.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and HTTP communication for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.