How To Fix ESH_SEARCH_UI007 - No connectors available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH_UI - ESH Search UI

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No connectors available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI007 - No connectors available ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI007: No connectors available typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is unable to find any connectors that can be used to retrieve data for the search functionality. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Connectors Configured: The most common reason for this error is that there are no connectors configured in the system. Connectors are necessary for the search to access data from various sources.
  
  
  Inactive Connectors: Even if connectors are configured, they may be inactive or not properly set up.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the connectors.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP ESH or the underlying systems that provide data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems such as network issues, database connectivity problems, or other system errors.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connector Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH administration area and check if connectors are configured.
  Ensure that the connectors you need are active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Activate Connectors:
  
  If connectors are inactive, activate them. This can usually be done in the SAP ESH administration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the connectors. Check the roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  If connectors are configured and active, consider re-indexing the data sources to ensure that the search index is up to date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed steps on configuring and troubleshooting connectors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  System Version: Ensure that you are aware of the version of SAP you are using, as the configuration steps may vary between versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_SEARCH_UI007 error message.