How To Fix ESH_SQL_SEARCH020 - CDS connectivity is not available - cannot check CDS connector &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SQL_SEARCH - ESH SQL Search

• Message number: 020

• Message text: CDS connectivity is not available - cannot check CDS connector &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH020 - CDS connectivity is not available - cannot check CDS connector &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH020 indicates that there is an issue with the connectivity to the Core Data Services (CDS) connector. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when trying to access data through CDS views.
  Cause:
  
  CDS Connector Not Configured: The CDS connector may not be properly configured in the system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing access to the CDS service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CDS connector.
  Service Not Active: The CDS service might not be active or properly registered in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings related to the CDS connector.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the CDS connector is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction codes like SICF to check if the service is active.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the CDS service. You can test connectivity using tools like ping or telnet.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS connector. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Activate Services:
  
  If the CDS service is not active, you can activate it using transaction SICF. Look for the relevant service and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for specific guidance related to the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  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.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and CDS to understand the requirements and configurations.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_SQL_SEARCH020 error message.