How To Fix ESH_CHECK_CONN071 - Last activation job has failed - check the connector preparation logs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CHECK_CONN - Check connector consistency

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Last activation job has failed - check the connector preparation logs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CHECK_CONN071 - Last activation job has failed - check the connector preparation logs ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CHECK_CONN071 indicates that the last activation job for a connector in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment has failed. This error typically arises during the process of preparing or activating a connector that is responsible for indexing data for search purposes.
  Causes:
  
  Connector 
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the connector settings, such as incorrect connection parameters, authentication issues, or missing required fields.
  Data Source Issues: The data source that the connector is trying to access may be unavailable, misconfigured, or not responding.
  Authorization Problems: The user or service account used by the connector may not have the necessary permissions to access the data source.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the data source.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to failures during the activation job.
  Log Errors: There may be specific errors logged in the connector preparation