How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN270 - Full-text index for &1 is obsolete and will be removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Full-text index for &1 is obsolete and will be removed

What causes this issue?

On ESH full-text index update, a full-text index has been detected which
cannot be rebuilt or migrated<(>,<)> e.g. because of a change in the
table infrastructure, and which is no longer needed.
The full-text index has been marked as obsolete.

System Response

The full-text index will not be recreated.
All metadata for the full-text index will be deleted.

How to fix this error?

There is no immediate action necessary.
In most cases this message is issued in upgrade situations. Please check
the connector consistency after the upgrade to check whether the search
connector is still intact. If the message is due to incompatible changes
on database table level it can be the case that in addition to the
full-text index further connector parts might be affected by the
changes, and that a subsequent ESH model data and search connector
update may be necessary.
For details also refer to accompanying messages.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN270 - Full-text index for &1 is obsolete and will be removed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN270 indicates that a full-text index for a specific object (denoted by &1) in the SAP HANA database is considered obsolete and is scheduled for removal. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or when using HANA as a database for various applications.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolescence of Index: The full-text index may have become obsolete due to changes in the underlying data model, such as changes in the structure of the data or the removal of the data source.
  Data Source Changes: If the data source that the index was built on has been modified or deleted, the index may no longer be valid.
  System Upgrades or Migrations: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or migrations, can lead to inconsistencies in the indexing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rebuild the Index: The most straightforward solution is to rebuild the full-text index. This can typically be done through the SAP HANA Studio or using relevant transaction codes in the SAP GUI.
  
  Use the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check and manage the services.
  Use the transaction code /ESH/INDEX_ADMIN to manage the full-text indexes.
  You can also use the HANA Studio to navigate to the relevant schema and rebuild the index.
  
  
  
  Check Data Sources: Ensure that the data sources associated with the index are still valid and have not been deleted or modified in a way that would affect the index.
  
  
  Monitor for Obsolescence: Regularly monitor the status of your full-text indexes to catch any obsolescence issues early. This can be done through system monitoring tools or custom reports.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and HANA.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Performance Considerations: Regularly maintaining and rebuilding indexes can help improve the performance of search queries and overall system performance.
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that your SAP and HANA versions are compatible and that you are following best practices for index management.
  
  If the issue persists after attempting these solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.