How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG201 - Receiving from 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: 201

• Message text: Receiving from client during HEAD call: Invalid state

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG201 - Receiving from client during HEAD call: Invalid state ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG201 typically indicates an issue related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) component in SAP, particularly when there is a problem with the state of the client during a HEAD call. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, connectivity problems, or inconsistencies in the system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The Enterprise Search might not be properly configured, leading to state inconsistencies.
  Service Availability: The service that the HEAD call is trying to access may not be available or may be in an invalid state.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the client and the server.
  Session State: The session might have expired or is in an invalid state due to previous errors or timeouts.
  System Updates: Recent updates or changes in the system might have affected the state of the services.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Enterprise Search. Ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up and activated.
  Restart Services: Restart the relevant services associated with the Enterprise Search. This can help reset any invalid states.
  Check Logs: Look into the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause.
  Network Connectivity: Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the client and the server.
  Session Management: If the session has expired, try logging out and logging back in to refresh the session state.
  System Health Check: Perform a health check on the SAP system to ensure all components are functioning correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for any specific guidance related to this error message.
  
  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 logs and error messages for better diagnosis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG201 error.