How To Fix ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN101 - To index files/URLs the file loader function needs to be configured first

ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN - ESH HANA File Loader

• Message number: 101

• Message text: To index files/URLs the file loader function needs to be configured first

What causes this issue?

Your model contains nodes including links to external data sources. To
index external data you need to set-up the file loader function.

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?

Before you can use the file loader function you need to perform the
set-up steps for the file loader in the ?Setting Up Enterprise Search?
section of the SAP documentation.
In the Administration Cockpit you can find more information on the file
loader within the Consistency Check.
Select all connectors and choose Consistency Check from the Actions
menu. Have a look at the messages of the step Check File Loader.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN101 - To index files/URLs the file loader function needs to be configured first ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN101 indicates that the file loader function is not configured properly in your SAP system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to index files or URLs in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment without having the necessary file loader settings in place.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the file loader, which is responsible for indexing files and URLs, has not been configured or activated in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The file loader settings have not been set up in the SAP system.
  Inadequate Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or configure the file loader.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly set up to handle file indexing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN101, follow these steps:
  
  
  Configure the File Loader:
  
  Go to the SAP HANA Studio or the relevant transaction in your SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the configuration