How To Fix ESH_SEARCH004 - No RFC connection to source system &1 available

ESH_SEARCH004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No RFC connection to source system &1 available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH004 - No RFC connection to source system &1 available ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH004 indicates that there is no Remote Function Call (RFC) connection available to the specified source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when trying to access data from a connected system.
  Causes:
  
  RFC Connection Not Configured: The RFC connection to the source system may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Connection Issues: There may be network issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the source system.
  Source System Down: The source system may be down or not available at the moment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC connection.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the RFC destination may be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC destination that corresponds to the source system.
  Ensure that the connection type is correct (e.g., T for TCP/IP connections).
  Test the