How To Fix ESH_SEARCH143 - Error occurred in indexing: Destination could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Error occurred in indexing: Destination could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH143 - Error occurred in indexing: Destination could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH143 indicates that there was an issue with indexing in the Enterprise Search (ESH) component of SAP. Specifically, the error states that the destination for the indexing process could not be determined. This can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The destination for the indexing process may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems that prevent the system from reaching the destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account executing the indexing may not have the necessary permissions to access the destination.
  Service Unavailability: The service or system that is supposed to handle the indexing might be down or not running.
  Incorrect Destination Settings: The destination settings in the SAP system (like RFC destinations) may be incorrect or missing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the configuration settings for the Enterprise Search. Ensure that the destination for indexing is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code SM59 to check the RFC destinations and ensure they are correctly configured and reachable.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing access to the destination. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to perform indexing. Check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Service Status:
  
  Check if the relevant services are running. If the indexing service is down, restart it or check the logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Destination:
  
  If the destination settings are incorrect, reconfigure them in the relevant transaction (like SM59 for RFC destinations).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search and indexing for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ESH component. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional errors or warnings that might be related to the indexing process.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.