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Message type: E = Error
Message class: ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG - Texts for Top Level Info Tagging
Message number: 009
Message text: Enter a valid source system
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ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG009
- Enter a valid source system ?The SAP error message ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG009 ("Enter a valid source system") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Information Retrieval systems when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a valid source system to be specified, but the system either does not recognize the input or the input is missing.
Cause:
- Invalid Input: The source system entered may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly typed.
- Configuration Issues: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified source system.
- Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the source system.
Solution:
- Check Input: Ensure that the source system name is entered correctly. Verify for any typos or incorrect formatting.
- Verify Configuration:
- Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like
ESHS
orESHM
) and check if the source system is defined and active.- Ensure that the source system is properly connected and configured in the system landscape.
- Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
- System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
- Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring source systems in your version of SAP.
- Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
Related Information:
ESHS
(Enterprise Search Administration) or ESHM
(Enterprise Search Management).By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG009.
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