How To Fix ESH_REMSEARCH018 - Error unregistering Data Sources

ESH_REMSEARCH018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_REMSEARCH - ES Remote Search

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error unregistering Data Sources

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ESH_REMSEARCH018 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_REMSEARCH018 indicates an issue with unregistering data sources in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when there are problems with the configuration or the underlying data sources that are being managed by the Enterprise Search system.
  Causes:
  
  Data Source 
  Configuration Issues: The data source you are trying to unregister may not be configured correctly or may have dependencies that prevent it from being unregistered.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to unregister the data source may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database that are causing the unregistering process to fail.
  Active Connections: If there are active connections or processes using the data source, it may not be possible to unregister it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the data source in the SAP ESH settings. Ensure that it is set up correctly