How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN260 - Full-text index metadata is not in sync with database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Full-text index metadata is not in sync with database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN260 - Full-text index metadata is not in sync with database ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN260 indicates that the full-text index metadata is not in sync with the database in the context of SAP HANA and the Enterprise Search (ESH) component. This can occur due to various reasons, such as changes in the underlying database schema, issues during data loading, or inconsistencies in the full-text index.
  Cause
  
  Schema Changes: If there have been changes to the database schema (like adding or removing fields) without updating the full-text index, it can lead to this error.
  Data Loading Issues: If there were issues during the data loading process, it might result in the full-text index not being updated correctly.
  Corruption: The full-text index might be corrupted or not properly maintained.
  Version Mismatch: If there are version mismatches between the database and the application, it can lead to synchronization issues.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the ESH_HANA_ADMIN260 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Rebuild the Full-Text Index:
  
  Use the SAP HANA Studio or the appropriate transaction in the SAP GUI to rebuild the full-text index. This process will synchronize the metadata with the database.
  You can execute the following SQL command in the HANA database:
  REBUILD FULLTEXT INDEX <index_name>;
  
  
  
  
  Check for Schema Changes:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the database schema. If changes were made, ensure that the full-text index is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the database and the full-text index to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Monitor Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and HANA to ensure that you are following best practices for maintaining full-text indexes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP HANA Studio: A tool used for managing HANA databases, including full-text indexes.
  Enterprise Search (ESH): A component of SAP that allows users to search across various data sources.
  Full-Text Index: An index that allows for efficient searching of text data within a database.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the synchronization issue indicated by the ESH_HANA_ADMIN260 error message.