How To Fix ESH_CHECK_CONN045 - Corrupted index &1 couldn't be repaired. Delete and Recreate conn &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CHECK_CONN - Check connector consistency

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Corrupted index &1 couldn't be repaired. Delete and Recreate conn &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CHECK_CONN045 - Corrupted index &1 couldn't be repaired. Delete and Recreate conn &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CHECK_CONN045 indicates that there is a corrupted index in the Enterprise Search (ESH) system. This error typically arises when the index used for search functionalities is damaged or inconsistent, preventing the system from performing search operations correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Corrupted Index: The index may have become corrupted due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incomplete or failed indexing processes.
  System crashes or unexpected shutdowns during indexing.
  Data inconsistencies or issues in the underlying data sources.
  Hardware or storage issues affecting the index files.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the search connection or the index can also lead to corruption.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you will need to delete the corrupted index and recreate it. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Corrupted Index: The error message will specify the index name (represented as &1) and the connection name (represented as &2). Make a note of these.
  
  
  Delete the Corrupted Index:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and