How To Fix DSENG005 - External index &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DSENG - Messages for Linking Search Machines to F4

• Message number: 005

• Message text: External index &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DSENG005 - External index &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message DSENG005 indicates that an external index specified in the system is not active. This can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with data extraction or reporting processes that rely on external indexes for performance optimization.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Index Not Activated: The external index has not been activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data source or the related settings that prevent the index from being recognized as active.
  Data Source Changes: Changes to the underlying data source or structure may have rendered the index inactive.
  System Errors: There could be system errors or inconsistencies that affect the status of the index.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DSENG005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Index Status:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the status of the external index. Ensure that it is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Index:
  
  If the index is