How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG196 - Sending to client during HEAD call: Invalid state

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Sending to client during HEAD call: Invalid state

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG196 - Sending to client during HEAD call: Invalid state ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG196 typically indicates an issue related to the state of the system when attempting to perform a HEAD call in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) administration. This error can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, system state inconsistencies, or problems with the underlying services.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid System State: The system may be in an inconsistent state, possibly due to incomplete configuration or ongoing updates.
  Service Issues: The services required for the HEAD call may not be running or may have encountered an error.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the action may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the HEAD call.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related problems affecting the communication between components.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the ESH configuration could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Status: Ensure that all relevant services are running correctly. You can check the status of the ESH services in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the ESH. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the HEAD call.
  Restart Services: If the services are not responding, try restarting them to reset their state.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs and system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Network Troubleshooting: If there are network issues, check the connectivity between the components involved in the HEAD call.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for ESH for any specific notes or troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG196 error.