How To Fix /PLMB/SEA036 - Enterprise Search Connector for object type &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/SEA -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Enterprise Search Connector for object type &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/SEA036 - Enterprise Search Connector for object type &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/SEA036 Enterprise Search Connector for object type &1 is not available typically indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary Enterprise Search Connector for the specified object type. This can occur for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing components, or incorrect settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Connector: The Enterprise Search Connector for the specified object type has not been activated or is not installed.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the Enterprise Search may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to access the required connector.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Enterprise Search functionality for the specified object type.
  System Version: The object type may not be supported in the current version of the SAP system you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connector Availability:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SE80 or SE11 and check if the connector for the specified object type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to install or activate the relevant connector.
  
  
  
  Activate the Connector:
  
  Use transaction SICF to check if the service for the Enterprise Search Connector is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Enterprise Search is properly configured. You can check the configuration in transaction ESH_COCKPIT.
  Verify that the object type is included in the search configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Enterprise Search functionality. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for your specific version of SAP to ensure that the object type is supported and to find any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  System Update:
  
  If you are using an older version of SAP, consider updating to a newer version that supports the required object type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.