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 that the search connector ID mentioned in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the connector is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reactivate Connector:
  
  If the connector has been deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  If it is inactive, reactivate it in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to search connectors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search to ensure that all necessary steps for configuring search connectors have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to SAP ESH, such as EHS_SEARCH_ADMIN for managing search connectors.
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) and traces to gather more context about the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid search connector ID in SAP ESH.