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

ESH_SQL_SEARCH016 - Overview

• 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