How To Fix ESH_CHECK_CONN083 - Test search not executed for connector &1 due to communication failure:&2

ESH_CHECK_CONN083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CHECK_CONN - Check connector consistency

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Test search not executed for connector &1 due to communication failure:&2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The RFC-remote call to perform the test search was returned with an
error.
For communication calls (receive, send, etc) often the cause of errors
are network problems. Could also be a configuration problem at
operating system level like file cannot be opened or no space available
in the file system.
Possibly, it was a temporary error. Please retry the activation.

How to fix this error?

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_CONN083 - Test search not executed for connector &1 due to communication failure:&2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CHECK_CONN083 indicates that there is a communication failure when trying to execute a test search for a connector in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error typically arises when the system is unable to connect to the specified data source or connector due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the data source.
  Configuration Errors: The connector may not be configured correctly, including incorrect URLs, authentication details, or parameters.
  Service Availability: The service or data source that the connector is trying to reach may be down or not available.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the data source.
  Authentication Issues: Incorrect credentials or expired tokens may prevent successful authentication to the data source.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the SAP system can reach the data source. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
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