How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN153 - Cannot lock auth-index &1 for update: Technical error with enqueue server

ESH_TREX_ADMIN153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Cannot lock auth-index &1 for update: Technical error with enqueue server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN153 - Cannot lock auth-index &1 for update: Technical error with enqueue server ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN153 indicates that there is a problem with locking the authorization index for an update operation in the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) system. This error typically arises due to issues with the enqueue server, which is responsible for managing locks in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Enqueue Server Issues: The enqueue server may be down or not functioning properly, preventing the system from acquiring the necessary locks.
  Lock Conflicts: Another process may already hold a lock on the authorization index, leading to a conflict when trying to update it.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the application server and the enqueue server can also lead to this error.
  System Configuration: Misconfigurations in the TREX or enqueue server settings can cause locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Enqueue Server Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks. If there are locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them if you have the necessary authorizations.
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