How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG035 - Enter a seed URL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Enter a seed URL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG035 - Enter a seed URL ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG035 with the description "Enter a seed URL" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) configuration. This error indicates that a required seed URL has not been provided when setting up or configuring the search system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a seed URL to be specified for the crawling process, but it is either missing or not properly configured. A seed URL is the starting point for the search engine to begin crawling and indexing content from a specified source.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a valid seed URL in the configuration settings. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the SAP ESH Administration:
  
  Log in to your SAP system and navigate to the ESH administration area.
  
  
  
  Locate the Configuration for Crawling:
  
  Find the section where you can configure the crawling settings. This is usually under the "Content Sources" or "Crawling" settings.
  
  
  
  Enter a Seed URL:
  
  In the appropriate field, enter a valid seed URL. This URL should point to the content you want the search engine to index. Ensure that the URL is accessible and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After entering the seed URL, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Crawling Process:
  
  Once the seed URL is configured, initiate the crawling process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed instructions on configuring content sources and crawling settings.
  Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify the ESH configuration.
  Network Accessibility: Verify that the seed URL is accessible from the SAP system and that there are no network issues preventing access.
  Logs and Traces: If the error persists after entering a seed URL, check the logs and traces for additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_ADM_MSG035 error and successfully configure your SAP Enterprise Search system.