How To Fix ESH_TST_SMK_MSG104 - Search URL is not available: &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TST_SMK_MSG - Smoke Test

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Search URL is not available: &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG104 - Search URL is not available: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG104 with the description "Search URL is not available: &1&2&3&4" typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Enterprise Search in SAP. This error can occur when the system is unable to generate or access the search URL for a specific search query or service.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The search service may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Service Unavailability: The search service or the backend system that provides the search functionality may be down or not reachable.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search service.
  Incorrect URL: The URL for the search service may be incorrectly defined in the system settings.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the search service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the Enterprise Search in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Check the settings in transaction ESH_COCKPIT to ensure that the search services are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Service Status:
  
  Check if the search service is running. You can do this by accessing the relevant service in the SAP system or checking the status of the backend services.
  If the service is down, restart it or contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search functionality. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to perform the search.
  
  
  
  Validate URLs:
  
  Check the URLs defined for the search services in the configuration. Ensure that they are correct and accessible.
  You can test the URLs directly in a web browser to see if they are reachable.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  If there are network issues, check the network connectivity between the SAP system and the search service.
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network policies blocking access to the search service.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed configuration and troubleshooting guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.