How To Fix ESH_CHECK_CONN016 - Attr. of request &1, connector &2 do not match buffer attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CHECK_CONN - Check connector consistency

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Attr. of request &1, connector &2 do not match buffer attributes

What causes this issue?

It looks like the runtime buffer is currently refreshed. So not all the
data to the connectors are already available in the runtime buffer.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Restart the Consistency Check for the connector at a later point in
time.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CHECK_CONN016 - Attr. of request &1, connector &2 do not match buffer attributes ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CHECK_CONN016 indicates that there is a mismatch between the attributes of a request and the attributes of the connector in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH). This typically occurs when the configuration of the search connector does not align with the expected attributes of the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Mismatch: The attributes defined in the request (such as data types, lengths, or formats) do not match those defined in the connector configuration.
  Connector 
  Configuration Issues: The connector may not be properly configured to handle the specific attributes of the data source.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes in the underlying data model or structure, the connector may not have been updated accordingly.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP components or connectors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Connector Configuration: Review the configuration of the connector in the SAP ESH settings. Ensure that the attributes