How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN161 - Delta authorization update: Could not update auth index with new records

ESH_TREX_ADMIN161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Delta authorization update: Could not update auth index with new records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN161 - Delta authorization update: Could not update auth index with new records ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN161 indicates that there was an issue during the delta authorization update process in the SAP Enterprise Search (TREX) system. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to update the authorization index with new records, which can hinder the search functionality.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the delta update may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Data Consistency Problems: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or corrupted records.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the TREX or the underlying database can lead to update failures.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or TREX service not running properly.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can prevent the update from completing successfully.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the delta update. This may involve checking roles