How To Fix ESH_POST_INSTALL036 - Logical port &1 for Java Web Search Service already exists and is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_POST_INSTALL - ESH Post Installation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Logical port &1 for Java Web Search Service already exists and is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_POST_INSTALL036 - Logical port &1 for Java Web Search Service already exists and is active ?

  The SAP error message ESH_POST_INSTALL036 indicates that a logical port for the Java Web Search Service already exists and is currently active. This error typically occurs during the installation or configuration of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) component, particularly when trying to create or configure a logical port that is already set up in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the logical port you are trying to create or configure already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The logical port was created during a previous installation or configuration attempt.
  There was an incomplete cleanup of previous configurations.
  The system was not properly reset before attempting to create the logical port again.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Logical Ports:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to transaction code SOAMANAGER.
  In the SOA Manager, look for the logical ports under the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Check if the logical port mentioned in the error message (represented by &1) already exists.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Logical Port:
  
  If the logical port exists and is not needed, you can delete it.
  If it is needed, you may want to modify it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure the Logical Port:
  
  If you deleted the existing logical port, you can proceed to create a new one as per the installation or configuration guide.
  Ensure that you follow the correct steps for creating the logical port as specified in the SAP documentation.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Services:
  
  Ensure that there are no active services that might be using the logical port. If there are, you may need to deactivate them before making changes.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the relevant services or the entire SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and Web Services for detailed steps on configuring logical ports.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_POST_INSTALL036 error and successfully configure the Java Web Search Service in your SAP system.