How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN098 - Attempt to rename index &1 to a name not in ESH namespace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Attempt to rename index &1 to a name not in ESH namespace

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN098 - Attempt to rename index &1 to a name not in ESH namespace ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN098 indicates that there is an attempt to rename an index to a name that does not conform to the expected naming conventions for the Enterprise Search (ESH) namespace. This typically occurs in the context of managing indexes in the SAP Enterprise Search system, which relies on the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) engine.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to rename an index to a name that does not start with the required ESH namespace prefix. In SAP, indexes are usually required to follow a specific naming convention to ensure they are recognized and managed correctly by the system. If the new name does not adhere to this convention, the system will reject the operation and throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the new name you are trying to assign to the index starts with the appropriate ESH namespace prefix.