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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE - SRM Generic SP : Message Front End
Message number: 104
Message text: No search engine exists
No search engine connected.
You can only use full text search if a search engine is correctly
connected.
To use the full text search, you need to connect to a search engine.
The search engine is connected using the SAP Text Retrieval &
Information Extraction Tools. These have a separate installation guide.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE104
- No search engine exists ?The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE104: No search engine exists typically occurs in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when the system is unable to find a configured search engine for processing search requests. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing components.
Causes:
- Missing Search Engine Configuration: The search engine may not be configured in the SRM system.
- Inactive Search Engine: The search engine might be configured but is currently inactive.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search engine.
- System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the SRM setup.
Solutions:
Check Search Engine Configuration:
- Navigate to the SRM configuration settings and verify that a search engine is configured.
- Ensure that the search engine is properly set up and linked to the relevant SRM applications.
Activate the Search Engine:
- If the search engine is configured but inactive, activate it in the system settings.
Review User Authorizations:
- Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the search engine.
System Logs and Traces:
- Review system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SRM you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
Related Information:
SPRO
for configuration or SLG1
for logging to troubleshoot the issue.By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRM_GENERIC_SP_FE104 error in your SAP SRM system.
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