How To Fix ESH_ESAAS_MSG031 - ESaaS client controller, provide http destination or connection GUID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ESAAS_MSG - Search as a Service (ESaaS)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: ESaaS client controller, provide http destination or connection GUID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ESAAS_MSG031 - ESaaS client controller, provide http destination or connection GUID ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ESAAS_MSG031 typically indicates an issue related to the Enterprise Search (ES) service in the context of the ES as a Service (ESaaS) framework. This error suggests that the system is unable to find the HTTP destination or connection GUID that is required for the ESaaS client controller to function properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing HTTP Destination: The HTTP destination that the ESaaS client controller is trying to use may not be configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Connection GUID: The connection GUID provided may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the ESaaS service.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the ESaaS service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HTTP Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in your SAP system.
  Look for the HTTP destination that is supposed to be used by the ESaaS client controller.
  Ensure that it is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Connection GUID:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the ESaaS service to ensure that the correct connection GUID is being used.
  If necessary, regenerate or reconfigure the connection GUID.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection to the ESaaS service endpoint to ensure that there are no connectivity issues.
  You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the service URL.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the ESaaS service.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user/service account.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for ESaaS for any specific configuration 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 message 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.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs or configuration details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_ESAAS_MSG031 error message.