How To Fix ESH_DB023 - Remote Search: set up, but without connections

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Remote Search: set up, but without connections

What causes this issue?

The system is configured for Remote Search; either as back-end system or
as proxy system. But there is no connection to a proxy system,
respectively there are no connected back-end systems.

System Response

This is not an error; Enterprise Search works.

How to fix this error?

If you do not actually use Remote Search, consider switching the
configuration off. The current setup does not make sense.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB023 - Remote Search: set up, but without connections ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB023 indicates that the remote search setup is configured, but there are no active connections available for the search to function properly. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when trying to perform a search that relies on remote data sources.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Connections: The most common cause is that the remote data source connections have not been established or are not active.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the remote search settings in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from reaching the remote data source.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the remote data sources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Remote Connections:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the configuration of the remote connections. Ensure that the connections to the remote data sources are correctly set up and active.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like EHS_SEARCH or EHS_ADMIN) to manage and monitor the connections.
  
  
  
  Test Connections:
  
  Use the connection test feature to verify that the connections to the remote data sources are functioning correctly. This can help identify if there are any connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the remote search are correct. This includes checking the settings for the search connectors and ensuring that they are properly configured to point to the correct data sources.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the search has the necessary authorizations to access the remote data sources. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  If the connections are configured correctly but still not working, check for any network issues that may be preventing access to the remote data sources. This could involve checking firewalls, VPNs, or other network configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and remote search configuration for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction codes like SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ESH_DB023 error in your SAP system.