How To Fix ESH_REMSEARCH007 - Data Source &1 has not yet been registered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_REMSEARCH - ES Remote Search

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Data Source &1 has not yet been registered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_REMSEARCH007 - Data Source &1 has not yet been registered ?

  The SAP error message ESH_REMSEARCH007 indicates that a specific data source has not been registered in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is trying to access or utilize a data source that has not been properly configured or registered.
  Cause:
  
  Data Source Not Registered: The most common cause is that the data source (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been registered in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly registered in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Register the Data Source:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or /IWFND/REG_SERVICE.
  Check if the data source is listed. If not, you will need to register it.
  Follow the steps to register the data source, ensuring that all required parameters are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that all necessary settings, such as connection parameters and search settings, are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport the Data Source:
  
  If the data source was supposed to be transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user and make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for specific instructions on registering and configuring data sources in SAP ESH.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction codes like SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_REMSEARCH007 error and successfully register the data source in your SAP system.