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 activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the connector to ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  Make sure that the connector is properly configured to connect to the data source.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the connector.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Look for any related errors that might indicate why the connector is inactive.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system may resolve temporary issues that are causing the connector to be inactive.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific connector for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, 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 additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Version: Ensure that you are aware of the version of SAP you are using, as the behavior of connectors may vary between versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to activate the connector successfully.