How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG028 - Crawl &1 has been restarted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Crawl &1 has been restarted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG028 - Crawl &1 has been restarted ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG028, which states "Crawl &1 has been restarted," typically indicates that a crawling process in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) has been restarted due to some issue or condition that required it to do so. This can happen for various reasons, including system resource issues, configuration problems, or interruptions in the crawling process.
  Causes:
  
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient memory or CPU resources can lead to the crawling process being interrupted and subsequently restarted.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the crawling configuration can cause the process to fail and restart.
  Network Issues: If the crawling process relies on external data sources, network interruptions can lead to a restart.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the data source or its structure can cause the crawl to fail and restart.
  Timeouts: If the crawling process takes too long, it may hit a timeout threshold and restart.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's CPU and memory usage. If resources are low, consider optimizing the system or increasing the resources available.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the crawling configuration is set up correctly. Check for any misconfigurations that could lead to failures.
  Network Stability: Ensure that the network connections to any external data sources are stable and reliable.
  Examine Logs: Check the logs for any specific error messages or warnings that could provide more context on why the crawl was restarted.
  Adjust Timeout Settings: If timeouts are an issue, consider adjusting the timeout settings in the crawling configuration.
  Update Data Sources: If there have been changes to the data sources, ensure that the crawling configuration reflects those changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to Enterprise Search and crawling issues for any known bugs or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the crawling process and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the ESH_ADM_MSG028 error message.