How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG139 - Background process for real-time indexing could not be stopped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Background process for real-time indexing could not be stopped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG139 - Background process for real-time indexing could not be stopped ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG139 indicates that the background process for real-time indexing in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) could not be stopped. This issue can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving it.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Running Processes: The background process may still be running or stuck, preventing it from being stopped.
  System Lock: There might be a lock on the process or related resources, which can occur if the process is not responding or is in a hung state.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the real-time indexing process can lead to issues when attempting to stop it.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database or connectivity issues can also affect the ability to manage background processes.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to stop the process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Running Processes:
  
  Use transaction SM66 or SM50 to check if