How To Fix ESH_SEARCH203 - Error occurred in indexing: Logical port could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 203

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH203 - Error occurred in indexing: Logical port could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH203 indicates that there was an issue with indexing in the Enterprise Search (ESH) component of SAP. Specifically, the error states that the logical port could not be determined, which typically means that the system is unable to find the necessary configuration to connect to the relevant data source for indexing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Logical Port Configuration: The logical port that is supposed to be used for the indexing process may not be configured correctly or may be missing entirely.
  Service Definition Issues: The service definition for the logical port may not be properly set up or may have been changed.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical port or the underlying data source.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the data source.
  System Configuration Changes: Recent changes in system configuration or updates may have affected the logical port settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Logical Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the Service Management section and check the logical ports defined for the relevant service.
  Ensure that the logical port is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the service definitions related to the logical port are correctly set up.
  Check if the service is available and properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the logical port and the data source.
  Check roles and authorizations assigned to the user/service account.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing access to the data source.
  Test connectivity to the data source from the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review System Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system configuration, review those changes to see if they might have affected the logical port settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate Logical Port:
  
  If the logical port is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it in SOAMANAGER.
  
  
  
  Check Logs for More Details:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and logical port configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_SEARCH203 error message.