How To Fix ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI009 - BI objects not indexed or TREX server not available (RFC dest &1 is used)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI - Message for ESH-BI Administration

• Message number: 009

• Message text: BI objects not indexed or TREX server not available (RFC dest &1 is used)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI009 - BI objects not indexed or TREX server not available (RFC dest &1 is used) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI009 indicates that there is an issue with the indexing of Business Intelligence (BI) objects or that the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) server is not available. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when trying to access BI content that relies on TREX for indexing and searching.
  Causes:
  
  TREX Server Unavailability: The TREX server may be down or not reachable due to network issues, server crashes, or configuration problems.
  Indexing Issues: The BI objects may not have been indexed properly. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incomplete configuration for the indexing process.
  Errors during the indexing job that prevent the objects from being indexed.
  The objects may not have been scheduled for indexing.
  
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The RFC destination specified in the error message may not be configured correctly or may be pointing to an incorrect or inactive TREX server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check TREX Server Status:
  
  Ensure that the TREX server is up and running. You can check the status of the TREX server in the SAP system or through the TREX administration tools.
  If the server is down, restart it or resolve any underlying issues that may have caused it to go down.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured to point to the TREX server and that the connection is working. You can test the connection from this transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Indexing Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or the relevant transaction for managing indexing (like /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or /IWFND/ERROR_LOG).
  Ensure that the BI objects are scheduled for indexing. If not, schedule the indexing jobs.
  Review the logs for any errors that occurred during the indexing process.
  
  
  
  Re-index BI Objects:
  
  If the objects are not indexed, you may need to manually trigger the indexing process for the affected BI objects.
  Use the relevant transaction or tools to re-index the objects.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to TREX and indexing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TREX Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for TREX for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) and application logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message ESH_ENG_ADMIN_BI009.