How To Fix ESH_INTEGRATION036 - File share for index content relocation is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_INTEGRATION - ESH Integration

• Message number: 036

• Message text: File share for index content relocation is missing

What causes this issue?

The file share for the TREX index content relocation is missing.

System Response

The relocation process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Indicate a file share: This share is used to export all current index
content of the back-end system. After creation of the index on the
Enterprise Search hub, the index content is restored from this file
share, so no reindexing is necessary. For this purpose, the TREX
instances of the back-end system and the search hub have to be granted
sufficient authorizations for the file share.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_INTEGRATION036 - File share for index content relocation is missing ?

  The SAP error message ESH_INTEGRATION036 indicates that there is a problem with the file share that is required for index content relocation in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when the system cannot find or access the specified file share that is necessary for storing or relocating index content.
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Share: The specified file share for index content relocation does not exist or is not correctly configured.
  Access Permissions: The user or service account that the SAP system is using may not have the necessary permissions to access the file share.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the file share.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system regarding the file share path or parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify File Share Existence:
  
  Check if the file share specified in the configuration exists on the server.
  Ensure that the path is correctly defined in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account running the SAP application has the necessary read/write permissions on the file share.
  Adjust permissions as needed to allow access.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection to the file share from the SAP server.
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network policies blocking access.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the file share.
  Check transaction codes like SICF (for service configuration) or SE38 (for running reports) to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Log Files:
  
  Check the SAP application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant SAP services or the entire SAP system can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and file share configuration for detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.