How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG251 - Local connection missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Local connection missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG251 - Local connection missing ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG251: Local connection missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is unable to find a local connection that is required for the search functionality to operate correctly. This can happen due to various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Local Connection: The local connection required for the search service is not defined or is incorrectly configured.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the Enterprise Search settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the local connection might not have been included or properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the local connection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Local Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the local connection is defined and properly configured.
  Ensure that the connection is active and correctly points to the required service.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Local Connection:
  
  If the local connection is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or through the relevant configuration transactions.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (like the service URL) are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the SAP Enterprise Search configuration to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the configuration that might lead to the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the local connection and the search services.
  Adjust roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction codes like SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.