How To Fix ESH_DB056 - There are outdated Connectors

ESH_DB056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 056

• Message text: There are outdated Connectors

What causes this issue?

Some connectors have pending model changes and need to be updated. The
updates might bring functional corrections or improvements, but it is
also possible that the updates are relevant to security and
authorization - hence they should be applied urgently!

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the update feature in the ES-Cockpit ('Actions' -> 'Update') to
update all connectors with the 'modified'-flag set. Schedule indexing
where this is relevant.
Alternatively, task list (transaction STC01) SAP_ESH_UPDATE_SC can be
used for applying the changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ESH_DB056 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_DB056 indicates that there are outdated connectors in the Enterprise Search (ESH) system. This typically occurs when the connectors that are responsible for fetching data from various sources are not up to date, which can lead to inconsistencies or failures in data retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Connectors: The connectors may not have been updated to reflect changes in the underlying data sources or the ESH system itself.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues that prevent the connectors from functioning correctly.
  Version Mismatch: The connectors may be incompatible with the current version of the ESH or the data sources they are trying to connect to.
  Missing Updates: Regular updates or patches may not have been applied to the connectors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Connectors: 
  
  Check for any available updates for the connectors. This can usually be done through the SAP Marketplace or the relevant SAP support channels.
  Apply the updates to ensure that the connectors are compatible