How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG181 - File Processing is not configured in this ABAP client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 181

• Message text: File Processing is not configured in this ABAP client

What causes this issue?

File Processing in this ABAP client cannot be used as an http connection
to File Processing has not been established.

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?

Configure the File Processing in this ABAP client by establishing a http
connection to File Processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Create a http connection to be used for SAP File Processing within
transaction SM59.
Go to SAP IMG (transaction ESH_IMG). Navigate to "Enterprise Search" ->
"File Processing Configuration".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG181 - File Processing is not configured in this ABAP client ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG181 ("File Processing is not configured in this ABAP client") typically indicates that the system is unable to process file operations because the necessary configuration for file processing is missing in the current ABAP client.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The file processing settings have not been configured in the ABAP client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform file processing.
  Client-Specific Settings: The configuration might be set up in a different client, and the current client does not have the same settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the file processing is properly configured in the ABAP client. This can typically be done by checking the settings in transaction SICF (Internet Communication Framework) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Look for the relevant settings under the SAP NetWeaver or Enterprise Search configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform file processing. You can check this using transaction SU53 after attempting the operation to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  If the configuration exists in another client, you may need to transport the settings to the current client or replicate the configuration manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed steps on configuring file processing in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SICF: To check and configure Internet Communication Framework settings.
  SE80: To navigate through the object repository and check configurations.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and file processing to understand the required configurations and settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message ESH_FL_MSG181 in your SAP system.