How To Fix ESH_SQL_SEARCH047 - Connector &1 is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SQL_SEARCH - ESH SQL Search

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Connector &1 is inactive

What causes this issue?

The connector was deactivated either in the Connector Administration
Cockpit or using the CDS annotation "@EnterpriseSearch.enabled: false"
(DDL definition of the connector). The connector is not more relevant
for Enterprise Search, as long as it is deactivated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you need to use the connector for search, activate it in the Cockpit
by selecting it and execute Actions -> Activate.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH047 - Connector &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH047 indicates that a specific connector (denoted as &1 in the message) is inactive. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search, where connectors are used to integrate various data sources for search functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Connector: The most common cause is that the specified connector is not activated in the system. Connectors can be deactivated for various reasons, such as maintenance, configuration changes, or system updates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the connector, such as incorrect settings or missing parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the connector.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that prevent the connector from being activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Connector:
  
  Go to the SAP system and navigate to the relevant transaction for managing connectors (e.g., EHS_CONNECTOR or similar).
  Check the status of the connector and