How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN138 - TREX sanity check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 138

• Message text: TREX sanity check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN138 - TREX sanity check failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN138 indicates that a sanity check for the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) system has failed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with the TREX search engine, which is used for indexing and searching data.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the TREX system can lead to sanity check failures.
  Indexing Problems: If the indexing process has not completed successfully or if there are inconsistencies in the indexed data, this can trigger the error.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can cause TREX to fail its sanity checks.
  Version Mismatch: Incompatibilities between different components of the SAP system or between the TREX version and the SAP application version can lead to issues.
  Corrupted Data: Corrupted or inconsistent data in the TREX database can also cause sanity checks to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the TREX configuration settings to ensure they are correct. This includes checking the settings in the TREX administration tool.
  Reindexing: If the issue is related to indexing, try reindexing the affected data. This can often resolve inconsistencies.
  System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that TREX has enough memory and disk space. If necessary, allocate more resources or clean up unnecessary data.
  Check Logs: Review the TREX logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what specifically is causing the sanity check to fail.
  Upgrade or Patch: Ensure that you are running the latest version of TREX and that all relevant patches have been applied. This can help resolve compatibility issues.
  Database Consistency: Run consistency checks on the TREX database to identify and fix any corrupted data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  TREX Administration Tool: Use the TREX administration tool to monitor the status of the TREX system and perform administrative tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the ESH_TREX_ADMIN138 error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for TREX and Enterprise Search for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.