How To Fix ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG089 - No connector has the status prepared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG - ESH Task Manager

• Message number: 089

• Message text: No connector has the status prepared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG089 - No connector has the status prepared ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG089 indicates that there is an issue with the connectors in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. Specifically, it means that no connector is in the "prepared" status, which is necessary for the task manager to execute search tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Connector Configuration Issues: The connectors may not be properly configured or activated. This could be due to missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Connector Status: The connectors might not have been executed or prepared correctly. They need to be in a "prepared" state to be used by the task manager.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP system that prevent connectors from being prepared.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the task may not have the necessary authorizations to prepare or execute the connectors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Connector Status:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH administration area and check the status of the connectors. Ensure that they are in the "prepared" state.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) to check the status of the connectors.
  
  
  
  Prepare Connectors:
  
  If the connectors are not prepared, you can manually prepare them. This can usually be done through the ESH administration interface or by executing the relevant background jobs.
  Use transaction code /IWFND/ESH_ADMIN to access the ESH administration tools and prepare the connectors.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the connectors are correctly set up. This includes checking the connection parameters, data sources, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the connectors are not prepared. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute and prepare the connectors. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the relevant services or the entire SAP system can resolve transient issues that may be affecting the connectors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and connectors for detailed configuration and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG089 error message.