How To Fix ESH_FED_MSG013 - Error while creating the search distribution

ESH_FED_MSG013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FED_MSG - Search Federation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error while creating the search distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FED_MSG013 - Error while creating the search distribution ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FED_MSG013 typically indicates an issue encountered while creating a search distribution in the SAP Enterprise Search framework. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying data sources.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The search distribution may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve incorrect settings in the search connector or the search service itself.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to create the search distribution may lack the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Data Source Issues: There may be problems with the data sources being indexed or searched, such as connectivity issues or misconfigured data source settings.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may lead to timeouts or failures in creating the search distribution.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: If the data required for the search distribution is missing or incomplete,