How To Fix ESH_SEARCH120 - Error occurred during indexing: Connector ID could not be determined

ESH_SEARCH120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Error occurred during indexing: Connector ID could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH120 - Error occurred during indexing: Connector ID could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH120 indicates that there was an issue during the indexing process, specifically that the Connector ID could not be determined. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is trying to index data from various sources, and it cannot identify the appropriate connector to use for the data source.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The connector configuration may be missing or incorrectly set up in the SAP system. This can happen if the connector was not properly defined or if there are changes in the data source that have not been reflected in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source that the connector is supposed to connect to may be unavailable, misconfigured, or not properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account running the indexing process may not have the necessary permissions to access the connector