How To Fix ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL137 - Create attribute &1 in index &2: Error number &3, description: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Create attribute &1 in index &2: Error number &3, description: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL137 - Create attribute &1 in index &2: Error number &3, description: &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL137 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Business Object Search (BOS) when there is an issue with creating an attribute in an index. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the underlying database.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The index or attribute may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Data: The data required to create the attribute may be missing or not properly formatted.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database connection or the database itself, such as constraints or locks.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify the index or its attributes.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical errors in the system that prevent the operation from completing successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the index and the attributes. Ensure that all required fields are correctly defined.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data being indexed is complete and correctly formatted. Check for any missing or invalid entries.
  Database Connection: Verify that the database connection is active and functioning correctly. Check for any locks or constraints that may be affecting the operation.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the index and its attributes.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  Recreate Index: If the issue persists, consider deleting and recreating the index to reset any potential corruption or misconfiguration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or Business Object Search for detailed information on index and attribute management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.