How To Fix ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL123 - Indexing for object &1, logsys &2 already running. Process canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Indexing for object &1, logsys &2 already running. Process canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL123 - Indexing for object &1, logsys &2 already running. Process canceled ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL123 indicates that an indexing process for a specific object and logical system is already in progress. This can occur in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Business Object Search when an attempt is made to start a new indexing job while another one is still running.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Indexing Jobs: The most common cause is that an indexing job for the same object and logical system is already running. SAP does not allow multiple indexing processes for the same object to run simultaneously to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Long-Running Indexing Process: If the previous indexing job is taking longer than expected due to large data volumes or performance issues, it may lead to this error.
  Stuck or Failed Indexing Job: Sometimes, an indexing job may get stuck or fail without properly releasing the lock, causing subsequent attempts to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check for any running or stuck jobs related to the indexing process. Look for jobs with the same object and logical system.
  Wait for Completion: If you find that an indexing job is currently running, you may need to wait for it to complete before starting a new one.
  Terminate Stuck Jobs: If you identify a job that is stuck or has failed, you can terminate it from the SM37 transaction. Make sure to analyze why it got stuck to prevent future occurrences.
  Review Logs: Check the logs for the indexing job to understand why it is taking longer than expected or why it failed. This can provide insights into performance issues or data-related problems.
  Increase Resources: If indexing jobs frequently take too long, consider optimizing the underlying database or increasing system resources to improve performance.
  Schedule Indexing Jobs: If you have multiple indexing jobs, consider scheduling them at different times to avoid conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SLG1: Application Log for detailed error logs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to indexing processes.
  Performance Tuning: Review SAP documentation on performance tuning for indexing processes, especially if you are dealing with large datasets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your indexing processes run smoothly.