How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG096 - Software component &1 is not using program-based transport

ESH_IEF_MSG096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Software component &1 is not using program-based transport

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG096 - Software component &1 is not using program-based transport ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG096 indicates that a specific software component (denoted by &1) is not using program-based transport. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or Information Extraction Framework, where certain components or configurations are expected to be transported using a specific method.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Transport Method: The software component may not be configured to use program-based transport, which is required for certain types of objects or configurations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the transport settings for the software component.
  Version Mismatch: The software component may not be compatible with the current version of the transport tools or methods being used.
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to execute program-based transports.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Configuration:
  
  Verify the transport settings for the software component in question. Ensure