How To Fix ESH_SQL_SEARCH016 - CDS connector &1 not found in runtime buffer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SQL_SEARCH - ESH SQL Search

• Message number: 016

• Message text: CDS connector &1 not found in runtime buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH016 - CDS connector &1 not found in runtime buffer ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH016 indicates that a CDS (Core Data Services) connector is not found in the runtime buffer. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with CDS views in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The CDS connector may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Buffer Issues: The runtime buffer may not have been updated or may have been cleared, leading to the connector not being available.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS connector was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CDS connector.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the CDS connector is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant settings in the SAP GUI or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: If the CDS view or connector is newly created or transported, ensure that it is activated. You can activate it using transaction SE11 or SE80.
  
  
  Clear and Refresh Buffer: If you suspect a buffer issue, you can clear the buffer using transaction SLG1 to check for logs or SICF to refresh the service. You may also consider restarting the relevant services or the application server.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS connector. You can check this using transaction SU53 after attempting to access the connector.
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues: If the connector was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Core Data Services and Enterprise Search for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, SLG1, and SICF for managing and troubleshooting CDS views and connectors.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.