How To Fix ESH_EX088 - Customized extraction packagesize cannot be read: Unknown logical system

ESH_EX088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Customized extraction packagesize cannot be read: Unknown logical system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_EX088 - Customized extraction packagesize cannot be read: Unknown logical system ?

  The SAP error message ESH_EX088 indicates that there is an issue with reading the customized extraction package size due to an "Unknown logical system." This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when dealing with data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unknown Logical System: The logical system that is being referenced in the extraction process is not recognized by the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The logical system not being defined in the system.
  The logical system being incorrectly configured or deleted.
  A mismatch between the logical system name in the configuration and the one being used in the extraction process.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the extraction process, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC