How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG123 - Search object connector &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Search object connector &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG123 - Search object connector &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG123 indicates that a search object connector specified in your system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search, where connectors are used to link search objects to the search framework.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Connector: The specified search object connector (&1) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or the connector might have been deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the connector was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the connector.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Connector Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the definition of the search object connector. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., Esh_Adm or Esh_Connector).
  Ensure that the connector exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Connector:
  
  If the connector does not exist, you may need to create it. Follow the necessary steps to define a new search object connector.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the connector was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during transport, you may need to re-transport the connector.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the search has the necessary authorizations to access the search object connector.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed steps on managing search object connectors.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or HANA Search for best practices on configuring and managing search object connectors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.