How To Fix ESH_SE_SEARCH031 - Change inactive Connector Metadata

ESH_SE_SEARCH031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SE_SEARCH - Search

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Change inactive Connector Metadata

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ESH_SE_SEARCH031 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_SE_SEARCH031 typically indicates that there is an issue with the metadata of a connector in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) system. This error usually arises when there are changes made to the connector's metadata while the connector is inactive, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues in the search functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Connector: The connector associated with the search is currently inactive, and any changes made to its metadata are not being applied.
  Metadata Changes: Changes to the connector's configuration or metadata (like data sources, fields, etc.) have been made without activating the connector.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be underlying configuration issues within the SAP ESH system that prevent the connector from being activated or updated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Connector: 
  
  Go to the SAP ESH administration interface.
  Locate the connector that is causing the issue.
  Activate the connector to ensure that the metadata changes can be applied.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata Changes:
  
  Review the changes