How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN263 - Full-text index cannot be used to determine text snippets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Full-text index cannot be used to determine text snippets

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN263 - Full-text index cannot be used to determine text snippets ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN263 indicates that the full-text index cannot be used to determine text snippets. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HANA and the Enterprise Search (ESH) functionality, where the system is unable to retrieve or process text snippets from the indexed data.
  Causes:
  
  Indexing Issues: The full-text index may not be properly created or may be corrupted. This can happen if there were issues during the indexing process or if the underlying data has changed significantly since the last index update.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or the structure of the underlying tables can lead to inconsistencies in the full-text index.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings for the full-text search or the search application can prevent the index from functioning correctly.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as connectivity problems or resource limitations, that affect the ability to access the full-text index.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Rebuild the Full-Text Index:
  
  Go to the SAP HANA Studio or use the appropriate transaction in the SAP GUI to rebuild the full-text index. This can often resolve issues related to corrupted or outdated indexes.
  Use the following SQL command to rebuild the index:
  ALTER FULLTEXT INDEX <index_name> REBUILD;
  
  
  
  
  Check Index Status:
  
  Verify the status of the full-text index to ensure it is active and functioning. You can do this by querying the system views related to full-text indexes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the full-text search and ensure they are correctly set up. This includes verifying the search application settings and ensuring that the relevant data sources are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Monitor Database Performance:
  
  Ensure that the SAP HANA database is performing optimally. Check for any resource bottlenecks (CPU, memory, disk I/O) that could affect the indexing process.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the full-text index is updated accordingly. You may need to drop and recreate the index if the structure has changed significantly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its documentation and provides fixes for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Review the official SAP HANA documentation for detailed information on full-text indexing and search functionalities.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_HANA_ADMIN263 error message.