How To Fix DBMAN120 - TREX index as a value restriction only possible if accessing BWA/SAP HANA

DBMAN120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 120

• Message text: TREX index as a value restriction only possible if accessing BWA/SAP HANA

What causes this issue?

A TREX index has been specified as a filter. However the query is not
being executed on the BWA. Therefore the filter cannot used when
executing the query on the database.

System Response

The query is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Specify the filter in a database table or ensure that the query can use
a BWA.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN120 - TREX index as a value restriction only possible if accessing BWA/SAP HANA ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN120 indicates that there is an issue related to the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) index, specifically that a value restriction is only possible when accessing BWA (Business Warehouse Accelerator) or SAP HANA. This error typically arises in scenarios where you are trying to perform a query or operation that involves value restrictions on a TREX index, but the underlying database does not support this feature.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Compatibility: The error occurs because the current database being used does not support value restrictions on TREX indexes. This is often the case with traditional databases like Oracle or SQL Server, which may not have the same capabilities as BWA or SAP HANA.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent it from properly utilizing the TREX index with the desired value restrictions.
  Query Design: The query being executed may be designed in a way that is