How To Fix ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL140 - Invalid search connector ID: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Invalid search connector ID: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL140 - Invalid search connector ID: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL140 with the description "Invalid search connector ID: &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when there is an issue with the configuration of the search connectors. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a search connector that is either not defined, has been deleted, or is incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Connector ID: The search connector ID referenced in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Deleted or Inactive Connector: The connector may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the search connector, such as incorrect parameters or missing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the connector was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to an incomplete or incorrect setup.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connector Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration and verify