How To Fix ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG045 - Internal error getting connection data for system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG - Texts for Top Level Info Tagging

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Internal error getting connection data for system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG045 - Internal error getting connection data for system &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG045 indicates an internal error when the system is trying to retrieve connection data for a specific system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when dealing with system connections in a landscape.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system connection settings, such as incorrect parameters or missing entries.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity between the systems can lead to this error.
  Authorization Problems: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the connection data.
  System Errors: There could be underlying issues with the SAP system itself, such as database problems or application server issues.
  Transport Issues: If the system was recently updated or transported, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the connection settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all parameters are correctly set up in transaction codes like SM59 (RFC Destinations) or SICF (HTTP Services).
  Ensure that the system you are trying to connect to is correctly defined in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  Ensure that firewalls or network policies are not blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Review the user roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to access the connection data.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and the application server logs for any related errors or warnings.
  Review the database logs for any issues that might affect connectivity.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, check if all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consider re-importing the transport or checking for missing objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM59 for RFC connections, SICF for HTTP services, and ST22 for dumps.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support with detailed logs and error messages for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Enterprise Search and system connections for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG045.