How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG176 - Retrieving of renditions failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Retrieving of renditions failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG176 - Retrieving of renditions failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG176, which states "Retrieving of renditions failed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Fiori applications when there is an issue with retrieving the renditions (or representations) of documents or data objects. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the underlying system.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The search service or the content repository may not be properly configured.
  Missing Data: The data or documents that are supposed to be rendered may not exist or may not be indexed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the data or documents.
  System Performance: High load on the system or performance issues may lead to timeouts or failures in retrieving data.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the application server and the database or content repository.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the search service is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Verify that the content repository settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Check if the documents or data objects you are trying to access are available and correctly indexed.
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 to check for workflow instances or SE11 to check the database tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. Check roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Monitor system performance and check for any bottlenecks. Use transaction codes like ST22 for dumps or SM21 for system logs to identify issues.
  Consider optimizing the database or increasing system resources if necessary.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the connection between the application server and the database or content repository.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs and system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  If the issue is related to missing or incorrectly indexed data, consider re-indexing the relevant data sources.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or the specific application you are using for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists, consider opening a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_FL_MSG176 error message.