How To Fix ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL081 - No connectivity instance received for connection GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No connectivity instance received for connection GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL081 - No connectivity instance received for connection GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL081 indicates that there is an issue with the connectivity instance for a specific connection GUID in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the backend system or when the connection details are not correctly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The connection GUID may not be properly configured in the system, or the connection details (like host, port, or credentials) may be incorrect.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the backend system.
  Service Availability: The backend service that the connection is supposed to reach may be down or not running.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account being used for the connection may not have the necessary permissions to access the backend system.
  System Changes: Recent changes in the system landscape, such as system upgrades or migrations, may have affected the connectivity settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration settings and verify that the connection GUID is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (host, port, user credentials) are accurate.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the backend system is reachable from the SAP system.
  If applicable, use the SAP transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection to the backend system.
  
  
  
  Check Service Status:
  
  Ensure that the backend service is running and available. If it is down, restart the service or check for any issues that may be causing it to be unavailable.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the backend system. Check roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for any specific guidance related to the error message and the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the configuration and connectivity requirements.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the connectivity issue indicated by the error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL081.