How To Fix ESH_REMSEARCH012 - Data Sources have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_REMSEARCH - ES Remote Search

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Data Sources have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_REMSEARCH012 - Data Sources have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message ESH_REMSEARCH012 indicates that certain data sources required for the Enterprise Search (ES) functionality have been deleted. This can occur in systems where the data sources are configured for search purposes, and if they are removed or not properly configured, the search functionality may fail to work as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Data Source Deletion: The most common cause is that one or more data sources that were previously configured for the Enterprise Search have been deleted or are no longer available.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the Enterprise Search or the underlying data sources can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, it’s possible that the data sources were not included in the transport request.
  System Upgrades: Upgrading the SAP system might lead to changes in the data sources or their configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the configuration of the data sources in the Enterprise Search settings.
  Ensure that the data sources that are required for the search are still present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Data Sources:
  
  If the data sources have been deleted, you may need to recreate them. This can be done through the relevant transaction codes (like ESH_COCKPIT for Enterprise Search Cockpit).
  If you have a backup or a transport request that includes the data sources, you can restore them from there.
  
  
  
  Adjust Search Configuration:
  
  If the data sources are no longer needed, you may need to adjust the search configuration to remove references to the deleted data sources.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS_COCKPIT, EHS_SEARCH, and others related to Enterprise Search configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community 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.