How To Fix ESH_RUBU_MSG016 - Runtime Buffer is not available (no entries in ESH_RUBU_SC)

ESH_RUBU_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_RUBU_MSG - ESH RuBu - Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Runtime Buffer is not available (no entries in ESH_RUBU_SC)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_RUBU_MSG016 - Runtime Buffer is not available (no entries in ESH_RUBU_SC) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_RUBU_MSG016 indicates that the runtime buffer is not available because there are no entries in the table ESH_RUBU_SC. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) when the system is unable to retrieve the necessary data for search operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Runtime Buffer: The runtime buffer (ESH_RUBU_SC) is empty, meaning that the system does not have any entries to process the search request.
  Data Indexing Issues: There may be issues with the indexing of data in the search system, leading to the absence of entries in the runtime buffer.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the search system or the related components may prevent the runtime buffer from being populated.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the buffer from being filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Indexing Status: Ensure that the data has been indexed correctly. You can do this by