How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG081 - Connection &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Connection &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG081 - Connection &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG081 indicates that a connection specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when dealing with the SAP HANA database, where a connection to a data source is required but cannot be found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Connection: The specified connection (e.g., to a database or another system) has not been created or is not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection name may be misspelled or incorrectly configured in the system settings.
  Transport Issues: If the connection was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified connection.
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system upgrades or migrations, may have affected the existing connections.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations) and verify if the connection exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new RFC destination with the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Connection Name:
  
  Ensure that the connection name used in your configuration matches exactly with the name defined in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the connection. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the connection was transported, ensure that all necessary configuration steps were followed in the target system.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage RFC destinations.
  SLG1: To view application logs.
  SE11: To check database tables related to connections.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.