How To Fix ESH_SEARCH096 - Error occurred in next by instance data service at last instance &1&2&3&4

ESH_SEARCH096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Error occurred in next by instance data service at last instance &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH096 - Error occurred in next by instance data service at last instance &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH096 typically indicates that there was an issue with the Enterprise Search (ESH) service, specifically related to the "next by instance" data service. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source that the search service is trying to access may be unavailable or misconfigured.
  Network Problems: There could be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the data source.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the ESH or the underlying data services can lead to this error.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process requests in a timely manner.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the data source.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data source is correctly configured in the ESH settings.
  Ensure that the