How To Fix ESH_SE_SEARCH010 - Connector must be created in SWC &1 using SWC &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SE_SEARCH - Search

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Connector must be created in SWC &1 using SWC &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SE_SEARCH010 - Connector must be created in SWC &1 using SWC &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SE_SEARCH010 indicates that a connector must be created in the Software Component (SWC) specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) when the system is unable to find the necessary connector configuration.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Connector: The required connector for the specified software component is not created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The connector may exist but is not properly configured or linked to the correct software component.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, the connector might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Connector Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWF_CUST (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the configuration of the connectors.
  Ensure that the connector for the specified software component is created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create the Connector:
  
  If the connector does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you checked the existing connectors.
  Follow the necessary steps to create a new connector, ensuring that you specify the correct software component.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to the connector are included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify connectors in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or the specific module you are working with for detailed steps on connector creation and configuration.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might 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.
  Version Specifics: Be aware that the steps and transactions may vary slightly depending on the version of SAP you are using, so always refer to the documentation that corresponds to your specific version.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_SE_SEARCH010 error and successfully create or configure the required connector.