How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN131 - TREX call terminated with TREX engine error. Error code: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 131

• Message text: TREX call terminated with TREX engine error. Error code: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN131 - TREX call terminated with TREX engine error. Error code: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN131 indicates that there is a problem with the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) engine, which is part of the SAP NetWeaver platform used for search and text analysis functionalities. The error message states that a TREX call was terminated due to an engine error, and it provides an error code that can help diagnose the specific issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  TREX Engine Issues: The TREX engine may not be running or may have encountered a critical error.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the TREX settings or in the connection between the application and the TREX server.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, disk space) can lead to TREX engine failures.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity between the application server and the TREX server can cause communication failures.
  Data Corruption: Corrupted data or indexes in the TREX database can lead to errors during processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check TREX Status: Verify that the TREX engine is running. You can do this by accessing the TREX administration tools or using transaction codes like TREX_ADMIN in the SAP GUI.
  Review Logs: Check the TREX logs for more detailed error messages. The logs can provide insights into what caused the engine to fail.
  Restart TREX: If the TREX engine is not running, try restarting it. This can often resolve temporary issues.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for TREX in the SAP system to ensure they are correct.
  Monitor System Resources: Ensure that the server hosting the TREX engine has adequate resources. If necessary, allocate more memory or CPU.
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the connection between the application server and the TREX server.
  Rebuild Indexes: If data corruption is suspected, consider rebuilding the TREX indexes. This can be done through the TREX administration tools.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific error codes or issues related to TREX.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for TREX and ESH (Enterprise Search) for detailed configuration and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error code and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TREX engine error indicated by the ESH_TREX_ADMIN131 message.