How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT_INT108 - Indexing &1: Extraction stopped due to errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT_INT -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Indexing &1: Extraction stopped due to errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_INT108 - Indexing &1: Extraction stopped due to errors ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_INT108 Indexing &1: Extraction stopped due to errors typically occurs in the context of the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or Archiving processes. This error indicates that there was an issue during the extraction phase of the indexing process for a specific object, which is denoted by &1.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that is being indexed.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the ILM or archiving settings can lead to extraction failures.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can cause the extraction process to fail.
  Technical Errors: Bugs or issues in the SAP system or specific components related to ILM or archiving.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the detailed logs for the extraction process to identify the specific error messages or issues that occurred. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to ensure there are no integrity issues. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant tables.
  Configuration Review: Verify the configuration settings for ILM and archiving. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the extraction has the required authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources during the extraction process to ensure that there are no bottlenecks. If necessary, allocate more resources or schedule the extraction during off-peak hours.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message. Applying patches or updates may resolve the issue.
  Re-run Extraction: After addressing the identified issues, attempt to re-run the extraction process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), ILM (Information Lifecycle Management), and SLG1 (Application Log) for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ILM and archiving for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.