How To Fix 26411 - Error while creating search engine index

26411 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Error while creating search engine index

What causes this issue?

An error occured while creating the index for the external search
engine.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the search engine is running.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26411 - Error while creating search engine index ?

  The SAP error message 26411, which states "Error while creating search engine index," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize search functionalities, such as SAP NetWeaver or SAP Commerce Cloud. This error indicates that there was a problem during the process of creating or updating the search engine index.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the search engine or the indexing process can lead to this error.
  Data Issues: Problems with the data being indexed, such as missing or corrupted records, can cause the indexing process to fail.
  System Performance: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, disk space) can hinder the indexing process.
  Network Issues: If the search engine is hosted externally, network connectivity problems can prevent successful indexing.
  Permissions: Lack of necessary permissions for the user or service account performing the indexing operation can lead to failures.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software or the search engine that cause