How To Fix ICL_TREX005 - Attribute and full text reference not necessary for key field &1

ICL_TREX005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_TREX - Messages for Integration of TREX Search Engine

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Attribute and full text reference not necessary for key field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_TREX005 - Attribute and full text reference not necessary for key field &1 ?

  The SAP error message ICL_TREX005, which states "Attribute and full text reference not necessary for key field &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or when dealing with the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) search engine. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the key fields in the context of full-text indexing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by the following reasons:
  
  Key Field Configuration: The key field specified in the error message is configured in a way that does not require full-text indexing or attributes. In SAP, key fields are unique identifiers for records, and they do not need additional attributes for full-text search.
  Incorrect Indexing Settings: The settings for the indexing of the data may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system expecting attributes or full-text references where they are not needed.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the