How To Fix ESH_INTEGRATION205 - No back-end found for connection &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_INTEGRATION - ESH Integration

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No back-end found for connection &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_INTEGRATION205 - No back-end found for connection &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_INTEGRATION205: No back-end found for connection &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid back-end system for the specified connection. This can occur in scenarios involving the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when integrating with other SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection to the back-end system may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Back-end System: The specified back-end system may not exist or may not be registered in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the back-end system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the back-end system.
  System Downtime: The back-end system may be down or not available at the moment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations) and verify that the connection to the back-end system is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the connection type is appropriate (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.) and that the target system is reachable.
  
  
  
  Verify Back-end System:
  
  Ensure that the back-end system is correctly registered in the SAP system. You can check this in the relevant configuration settings for the integration.
  If the back-end system is not listed, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use the Test Connection feature in SM59 to check if the connection to the back-end system is working properly.
  If the test fails, investigate the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP system and the back-end system.
  You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to access the back-end system.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Verify that the back-end system is up and running. If it is down, you may need to wait until it is back online.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SLG1: For checking application logs that might provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring back-end connections and troubleshooting integration issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.