How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG074 - Search for documents failed

ESH_FL_MSG074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Search for documents failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG074 - Search for documents failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG074 ("Search for documents failed") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) when a search operation does not return results or fails to execute properly. This can be due to various reasons, including configuration issues, connectivity problems, or data indexing issues.
  Causes:
  
  Indexing Issues: The documents or data you are trying to search may not be indexed properly. If the data is not indexed, it won't be available for search queries.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration of the search service or the search connector can lead to failures in executing search queries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the documents or data being searched.
  System Performance: High load on the system or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in executing search queries.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the application server and the search server can also