How To Fix ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL078 - No nodes found -> exit program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL - Trex Inderxing on the ES Hub

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No nodes found -> exit program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL078 - No nodes found -> exit program ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL078: No nodes found -> exit program typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is unable to find any nodes (or data) to process during an indexing operation. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most straightforward reason is that there is no data available in the source system that matches the criteria for indexing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the search connector or the indexing settings that prevent data from being retrieved.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account running the indexing job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data.
  Data Source Issues: The data source might be down or not properly connected, leading to an inability to fetch data.
  Indexing Job Issues: The indexing job might not be set up correctly or may have failed previously, leading to no nodes being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Ensure that there is data in the source system that should be indexed. You can run queries directly against the data source to confirm this.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings for the search connector and indexing settings in the SAP ESH. Make sure that they are set up correctly and point to the right data sources.
  Verify Authorizations: Check the authorizations of the user or service account that is executing the indexing job. Ensure it has the necessary permissions to access the data.
  Check Data Source Connectivity: Ensure that the data source is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues. You can test the connection from the SAP system to the data source.
  Review Indexing Jobs: Look at the logs for the indexing jobs to see if there are any errors or warnings that could provide more context on why no nodes were found. You may need to restart the indexing job or reconfigure it.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the indexing process and configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ESH_INDEX_ADMIN to manage and monitor indexing jobs.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and context about the issue.