How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN245 - Could not acquire lock for fulltext index update - &1 &2 &3 &4

ESH_HANA_ADMIN245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Could not acquire lock for fulltext index update - &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN245 - Could not acquire lock for fulltext index update - &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN245 indicates that there is an issue with acquiring a lock for a full-text index update in the SAP HANA environment. This can occur in scenarios where multiple processes are trying to update the same index simultaneously, leading to a contention for the lock.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Updates: Multiple processes or jobs are trying to update the same full-text index at the same time, causing a lock contention.
  Long-running Transactions: A long-running transaction may hold the lock for an extended period, preventing other processes from acquiring it.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in lock acquisition.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the HANA system or the full-text index settings may also lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Running Processes: Use the SAP HANA Studio or SQL commands to check for any long-running transactions or processes that might be holding the lock. You can use the following SQL