How To Fix ESH_SEARCH138 - Receiving from client: Communication failed, object type &1, URL &2&3&4

ESH_SEARCH138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Receiving from client: Communication failed, object type &1, URL &2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH138 - Receiving from client: Communication failed, object type &1, URL &2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH138 indicates a communication failure when trying to receive data from a client. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or when using the SAP NetWeaver platform for search functionalities. The message provides details about the object type and the URL involved in the communication failure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the client or the external service it is trying to reach.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the external service can lead to communication failures.
  Service Unavailability: The external service or system that the SAP system is trying to communicate with may be down or not reachable.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified object or URL.
  Incorrect URL: The URL specified in the error message may be incorrect or malformed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Network