How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG197 - Sending to client during HEAD call: HTTP processing unsuccessful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Sending to client during HEAD call: HTTP processing unsuccessful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG197 - Sending to client during HEAD call: HTTP processing unsuccessful ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG197 indicates that there was an issue during an HTTP processing call, specifically when sending a request to a client. This error is often related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) component in SAP systems, which is responsible for handling search functionalities.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the client.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the ESH or HTTP services can lead to this error.
  Service Availability: The service that is being called may not be available or may have been stopped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Load: High system load or resource constraints can lead to timeouts or failures in processing HTTP requests.
  Incorrect URL or Endpoint: The URL or endpoint being called may be incorrect or not properly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between the SAP system and the client. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose connectivity.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the ESH and ensure that all necessary services are correctly configured.
  Check Service Status: Ensure that the relevant services are up and running. You can check this in the SAP system using transaction codes like SMICM or SICF.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the service.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction codes like ST02 or ST04 to monitor system performance and check for any resource bottlenecks.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and HTTP trace logs (transaction SMICM) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  Test the Endpoint: Use tools like Postman or curl to manually test the HTTP endpoint to see if it responds correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to ESH and HTTP processing errors.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and HTTP services for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.