How To Fix ESH_EX023 - Real-time indexing is running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Real-time indexing is running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_EX023 - Real-time indexing is running ?

  The SAP error message ESH_EX023 indicates that real-time indexing is currently in progress. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires the indexing process to be completed, but the system is still busy with the indexing operation.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the real-time indexing process is running, which means that the system is currently updating the search index with new or modified data. During this time, certain operations that depend on the completion of the indexing process cannot be executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_EX023 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for Indexing to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait until the real-time indexing process finishes. You can monitor the status of the indexing process through the SAP system logs or relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  Check Indexing Status: Use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG or /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE