How To Fix SEFS014 - No search connectors exist in database table SEFS_OBJ_TYPE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEFS - End User Messages for File Search

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No search connectors exist in database table SEFS_OBJ_TYPE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEFS014 - No search connectors exist in database table SEFS_OBJ_TYPE ?

  The SAP error message SEFS014 indicates that there are no search connectors available in the database table SEFS_OBJ_TYPE. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when trying to configure search functionalities in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the necessary search connectors have not been configured or activated in the system.
  Database Table Issues: The SEFS_OBJ_TYPE table may not have been populated with the required entries for the search connectors.
  System Upgrade or Migration: If the system has been recently upgraded or migrated, the search connectors may not have been properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the search connectors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SE80 or SE11 and check the SEFS_OBJ_TYPE table to see if any entries exist.
  If there are no entries, you will need to configure the search connectors. This can typically be done through the transaction ESH_COCKPIT (Enterprise Search Cockpit) or EHS_SEARCH (Search Configuration).
  
  
  
  Create Search Connectors:
  
  If no search connectors exist, you may need to create them. This involves defining the object types that you want to be searchable and configuring the corresponding connectors.
  Follow the steps in the Enterprise Search configuration guide to set up the necessary connectors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and configure search connectors. You may need to check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  After configuring the search connectors, you may need to perform a re-indexing of the search data. This can usually be done through the Enterprise Search Cockpit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for detailed steps on configuring search connectors and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  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 have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEFS014 error and successfully configure the necessary search connectors in your SAP system.