How To Fix ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL016 - Data extraction ended with error -> indexing aborted

ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL - Trex Inderxing on the ES Hub

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Data extraction ended with error -> indexing aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL016 - Data extraction ended with error -> indexing aborted ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL016 indicates that there was an issue during the data extraction process, specifically related to indexing in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when the indexing process encounters a problem that prevents it from completing successfully.
  Causes:
  
  Data Quality Issues: The data being indexed may contain inconsistencies, such as missing fields or invalid data formats.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP ESH or the underlying data sources can lead to indexing failures.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, disk space) can cause the indexing process to fail.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity to the data source can interrupt the indexing process.
  Locks or Conflicts: If the data being indexed is locked or being modified by another process, it can lead to indexing errors.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between different versions of SAP components can also lead to errors during indexing.
  
  Solutions:
  
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