How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG199 - Sending to client during HEAD call: General error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Sending to client during HEAD call: General error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG199 - Sending to client during HEAD call: General error ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG199 typically indicates a general error that occurs during a HEAD call in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or related services. This error can arise due to various reasons, and troubleshooting it may require a systematic approach.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP ESH or related components can lead to this error.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity or firewall settings may prevent proper communication between the client and the server.
  Service Availability: The service you are trying to access may not be running or may have encountered an error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the requested resource.
  System Performance: High load on the system or resource constraints may lead to timeouts or failures in processing requests.
  Data Consistency: Inconsistencies in the underlying data or indexes may cause errors during data retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for SAP ESH and ensure that all parameters are set correctly. This includes checking the service definitions and ensuring they are active.
  Network Troubleshooting: Verify network connectivity between the client and the SAP server. Check for any firewall rules that may be blocking the requests.
  Service Status: Ensure that the relevant services are up and running. You can check this in the SAP system using transaction codes like SM51 (to check active application servers) or SMICM (to check the Internet Communication Manager).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps or SM37 to monitor job statuses. If the system is under heavy load, consider optimizing performance or scaling resources.
  Rebuild Indexes: If the error is related to data retrieval, consider rebuilding the search indexes. This can often resolve issues related to data consistency.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  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: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed configuration and troubleshooting guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or other forums where similar issues may have been discussed, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.