How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG174 - Finished tasks w/o viewer file (SUV) exist: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Finished tasks w/o viewer file (SUV) exist: &1

What causes this issue?

For &V1& files no viewer file (SUV) is available. It is not possible to
launch the document viewer (SUV-file) from Fiori Launchpad search.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

For file types like "zip" no SUV files are available.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG174 - Finished tasks w/o viewer file (SUV) exist: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG174 indicates that there are finished tasks in the SAP system that do not have an associated viewer file (SUV - Search User View). This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) where tasks related to indexing or data processing have been completed, but the expected output files (viewer files) are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Task Execution: The tasks that were supposed to generate the viewer files may not have completed successfully.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the viewer files are supposed to be stored, such as permission issues or disk space problems.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the search or indexing processes may lead to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the generation of the viewer files.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Task Logs: Review the logs of the finished tasks to identify any errors or warnings that may indicate why the viewer files were not created.
  Re-run the Tasks: If the tasks can be re-executed, try running them again to see if the viewer files are generated successfully.
  Check File System: Ensure that the file system where the viewer files are supposed to be stored is accessible, has sufficient space, and that the necessary permissions are set correctly.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings related to the search and indexing processes in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the data that could be causing the problem.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ESH_ADMIN or EHS_FL to manage and monitor the search and indexing tasks.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or TREX for more detailed information on task management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.