How To Fix ESH_EX097 - &1 change pointers in status 'Failed' reset for reprocessing - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 097

• Message text: &1 change pointers in status 'Failed' reset for reprocessing - &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_EX097 - &1 change pointers in status 'Failed' reset for reprocessing - &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_EX097 indicates that there are change pointers in a 'Failed' status that need to be reset for reprocessing. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or other applications that utilize change pointers for data synchronization.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Issues: The change pointers may have encountered issues due to data inconsistencies or errors during processing.
  System Errors: There could be system-related issues, such as connectivity problems, that prevent the change pointers from being processed correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to failures in processing change pointers.
  Locking Issues: If the data being processed is locked by another transaction, it can lead to failures in processing change pointers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Pointer Status: Use transaction code SCDO to check the status of the change pointers. Identify which pointers are in 'Failed' status.
  Analyze Error Logs: Review the error logs to understand the specific reasons for the failure. You can