How To Fix ESH_SEARCH204 - Logical port &1 does not exist anymore

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Logical port &1 does not exist anymore

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The logical port does not exist anymore. Possible reasons are:
The logical port was deleted
The name of the logical port was changed in transaction SOAMANAGER

How to fix this error?

Create a new logical port according to your requirements.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH204 - Logical port &1 does not exist anymore ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH204 indicates that a logical port specified in the system does not exist anymore. This error typically occurs in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) functionality, where the system is trying to access a logical port that has been deleted or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Logical Port: The logical port that the system is trying to access has been deleted or is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical port may be incorrectly configured or the name may have been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the logical port was transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as upgrades or migrations, may have affected the logical port configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SOAMANAGER.
  Navigate to the Web Service Configuration section.
  Check if the logical port in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Create or Reconfigure Logical Port:
  
  If the logical port is missing, create a new logical port with the required settings.
  If it exists but is misconfigured, adjust the settings to match the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the logical port was transported, ensure that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request.
  Verify that the logical port is correctly set up in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review System Changes:
  
  If there have been recent upgrades or changes to the system, review the changes to ensure that they did not affect the logical port configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search and logical ports for any specific guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations and logical ports.
  SICF: For checking and managing Internet Communication Framework services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to logical ports and Enterprise Search.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_SEARCH204 error and restore the functionality of the logical port in your SAP system.