How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG181 - Hub test: The replay mode is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Hub test: The replay mode is active

What causes this issue?

Enterprise Search is currently in test mode: The replay mode for
automated hub tests is active. (For more information, see SAP Note
1461106.)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Clarify if the test mode is appropriate or not. Be aware that the
execution of automated relocation tests requires that the replay mode is
active.
If the test mode is inappropriate, execute the
<ZH>ESH_TST_HBT_START_NOTEST</> program to deactivate the test mode.
After that, you should restart the Enterprise Search Connector
Administration Cockpit.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG181 - Hub test: The replay mode is active ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG181 indicates that the "replay mode" is active during a hub test. This message is typically associated with the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) and can occur when you are trying to perform certain operations while the system is in a state that is not conducive to those operations, such as during a replay mode.
  
  Cause:
  The replay mode is a feature in SAP that allows for the simulation of certain operations without affecting the actual data or system state. This mode is often used for testing purposes. When the replay mode is active, certain functionalities may be restricted, leading to the error message you are encountering.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Deactivate Replay Mode: If you are in a testing environment and do not need the replay mode, you can deactivate it. This can usually be done through the SAP GUI or by executing