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

ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL123 - Overview

• 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