How To Fix ESH_EX050 - Migratn to new change-pointer handling unsuccessful (real-time indexing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Migratn to new change-pointer handling unsuccessful (real-time indexing)

What causes this issue?

Migration to new change pointer handling was unsuccessful.

System Response

The report to migrate from the former change pointer handling to the new
<ZH>Real-Time Indexing</> feature was unsuccessful because report <DS>
<DS:RE.ESH_EX_CONSOLIDATE_CP>ESH_EX_CONSOLIDATE_CP</></> could not be
scheduled to be processed as a background job.

How to fix this error?

The report <DS>
<DS:RE.ESH_IX_PROCESS_CHANGE_POINTERS>ESH_IX_PROCESS_CHANGE_POINTERS</>
</> is scheduled in your system (see transaction SM37) to run
periodically to update the indices of search connectors, according to
the selection criteria of report variant &V1&.
This report has been replaced by real-time indexing, which runs much
faster and can be maintained directly from the Administration Cockpit (
<LS>Menu Actions</> -> <LS>Schedule Indexing</>).
Because of technical issues regarding background processing, the
migration could not be processed automatically.
To <ZH>migrate to real-time indexing</>, proceed as follows:
Run report <DS><DS:RE.ESH_EX_CONSOLIDATE_CP>ESH_EX_CONSOLIDATE_CP</></>
(set <LS>Deletion To-Date</> to one year in the past)
Start transaction <DS><DS:TRAN.SA38>SA38</></> (or <DS>
<DS:TRAN.SA38>SA38</></>) and note down the selection criteria for
object types for your report variant &V1&.
Open the Administration Cockpit and maintain scheduling for all search
connectors related to the object types of your report variant (menu
<LS>Actions</><ZK> -> </><LS>Schedule Indexing, Real-Time Indexing</>)
Open the Administration Cockpit and maintain real-time indexing settings
(menu <LS>System Settings</><ZK> -> </><LS>Control Real-Time Indexing
</>)
For more information, see the documentation for <ZH>Real-Time Indexing
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_EX050 - Migratn to new change-pointer handling unsuccessful (real-time indexing) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_EX050 indicates that there was an issue with the migration to the new change-pointer handling for real-time indexing in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises during the transition to a new method of handling change pointers, which are used to track changes in data for indexing purposes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration settings for the change-pointer handling in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency Problems: Existing data may not be consistent or may have issues that prevent successful migration.
  System Performance: Performance issues or resource constraints in the SAP system can lead to migration failures.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the migration may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Technical Errors: Bugs or technical issues in the SAP system or the specific version being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_EX050 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for change-pointer handling in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data that is being indexed. Look for any inconsistencies or errors that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Check the system performance and resource utilization. Ensure that there are sufficient resources (CPU, memory, etc.) available for the migration process.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the migration has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. Adjust roles and permissions as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs and system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-run Migration:
  
  After addressing the above points, attempt to re-run the migration process. Monitor the process closely for any further errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH): A tool that allows users to search across various SAP applications and data sources.
  Change Pointers: A mechanism in SAP that tracks changes to data, allowing for efficient updates to indexes.
  Real-Time Indexing: A feature that enables immediate updates to search indexes as data changes occur, improving the relevance and timeliness of search results.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ESH_EX050 error effectively.