How To Fix SEFS065 - Search connector description does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Search connector description does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEFS065 - Search connector description does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SEFS065, which states "Search connector description does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid search connector description for the specified search connector.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Connector Configuration: The search connector that you are trying to use has not been properly configured or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Search Connector ID: The ID or name of the search connector being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the search connector was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search connector.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Connector Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 or SE11 and check if the search connector exists in the system.
  Ensure that the search connector is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Search Connector ID:
  
  Double-check the ID or name of the search connector you are trying to use. Make sure it matches the one defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the search connector was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can do this by checking the transport logs and ensuring that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search connector. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Search Connector:
  
  If the search connector is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done through the relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and search connectors for detailed configuration 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: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SEFS065 error in your SAP system.