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

ESH_SEARCH204 - Overview

• 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