How To Fix ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI008 - Communication error while calling module &1 (destination &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI - Message for ESH-BI Administration

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Communication error while calling module &1 (destination &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI008 - Communication error while calling module &1 (destination &2) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI008 indicates a communication error while trying to call a specific module in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) when there is an issue with the connection to a backend system or service.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the backend service or database.
  Incorrect Destination Configuration: The destination specified in the error message may not be correctly configured in the SAP system (transaction SM59).
  Service Unavailability: The backend service or module that is being called may be down or not available.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the module or service.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the communication between systems.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters being passed to the module may be incorrect or not in the expected format.
  
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