How To Fix ESH_EX091 - Not all changepointers could be cleaned up prior to initial load

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Not all changepointers could be cleaned up prior to initial load

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_EX091 - Not all changepointers could be cleaned up prior to initial load ?

  The SAP error message ESH_EX091 indicates that not all change pointers could be cleaned up before the initial load of data into the Enterprise Search (ES) system. This error typically arises during the data preparation phase when the system is trying to load data from the source system into the search index.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incomplete Cleanup of Change Pointers: The system may have change pointers that were not processed or cleaned up properly before the initial load. This can happen if there are issues with the background jobs responsible for processing change pointers.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the change pointers from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Enterprise Search or the underlying data sources can lead to this error.
  
  
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance bottlenecks, it may not be able to process all change pointers in time.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_EX091 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Change Pointer Status:
  
  Use transaction SCDO to check the status of change pointers. Ensure that all change pointers are processed and that there are no outstanding change pointers that need to be handled.
  
  
  
  Run Change Pointer Cleanup:
  
  Execute the report RS_CHANGE_PERSISTENCE to clean up the change pointers. This report can help in processing and deleting old change pointers that are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  Check the background jobs related to change pointer processing (e.g., jobs that run program RSCONN01). Ensure that they are running successfully and without errors.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data in the source system is consistent and that there are no issues that could prevent the change pointers from being processed.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Enterprise Search:
  
  If necessary, review the configuration settings for the Enterprise Search and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Retry Initial Load:
  
  After cleaning up the change pointers and ensuring that everything is in order, retry the initial load process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCDO (Change Document Objects), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE38 (ABAP Program Execution) for executing reports.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and change pointer management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.