How To Fix COM_SE_SEARCH013 - The business object &2 &3 is currently being indexed by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_SE_SEARCH - SES: End user messages -> Translate to maximum languages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The business object &2 &3 is currently being indexed by user &1

What causes this issue?

An indexing is already running under the user name &V1& for the same
business object &V2& and the same object type &V3&.

System Response

The system prevents the same index being indexed by more than one
independent program simultaneously. This is to avoid the unnecessary use
of system resources.

How to fix this error?

The following cases are normal:
The indexing program is usually planned as a periodic job. If you start
it manually as well, there may already be another job running.
If the job for the indexing program is planned with very short intervals
between the recurrences, there may be an overlap of two jobs.
Both of these cases are not critical, because the index in question is
already being indexed and the system is just preventing an additional,
unnecessary use of system resources.

Procedure for System Administrators

The check described above is implemented using a normal enqueue
mechanism. Errors or uncontrolled cancellations may lead to locks not
being automatically unlocked.
While the deletion of lock entries in transaction SM12 is normally a
critical operation, as it can lead to data inconsistencies, it is no
problem to delete the locks in this case. The lock object is called
E_COM_SE_INDEXER.
For the selection, enter the table name
COM_SE_BUSOBJTY.####################

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_SE_SEARCH013 - The business object &2 &3 is currently being indexed by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_SE_SEARCH013 indicates that a specific business object (identified by &2 and &3) is currently being indexed by a user (identified by &1). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's search and indexing functionalities, where the system is trying to index or update the search index for a business object, but another process is already handling that task.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Indexing: The primary cause of this error is that the business object is already being indexed by another user or process. This can happen if multiple users or processes attempt to index the same object simultaneously.
  Long-running Indexing Process: If the indexing process takes a long time to complete, other attempts to index the same object will be blocked until the current process finishes.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that limit the ability to index certain objects concurrently.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the current indexing process to complete. Once it finishes, you can attempt to index the business object again.
  Check Indexing Status: If you have access to system monitoring tools, check the status of the indexing process. You may be able to identify the user or process that is currently indexing the object.
  Terminate Long-running Processes: If the indexing process is taking too long and is not progressing, you may need to terminate it. This should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of your SAP Basis team.
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to indexing and search. You may need to adjust settings to allow for more concurrent indexing or optimize the indexing process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific business object and indexing processes for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for indexing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to search and indexing, such as SICF (for service configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary).
  Performance Monitoring: Use tools like ST22 (dump analysis) or SM37 (job monitoring) to check for any related issues or long-running jobs that might be causing the error.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to perform indexing tasks, as this can sometimes lead to conflicts.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.